The Guidance Center
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
The Guidance Center - Southgate, Michigan, United States, 48195
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The Guidance Center Full-time Description
As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With over 25 programs, we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to join our team of talented professionals.
The Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations is responsible for building relationships and securing philanthropic support in the corporate and foundation communities with special emphasis on the City of Detroit. Reports to the Senior Director, Philanthropy & Communications. Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; however, specific tasks and/or processes require additional hours including evenings and weekends.
The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), Life Insurance, a generous paid time off package, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!
The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming place for everyone. Creating a culture in which we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to dismantle oppression is critical to our mission to:
Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (nonprofit management, sales, communications, marketing, philanthropy, business administration). Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising with a proven track record of success. Demonstrated experience in major gift solicitation, stewardship and relationship management. Ability to foster new relationships and engage prospective donors in meaningful/inspiring ways. Strong knowledge of the foundation and corporate giving landscape, especially in the City of Detroit. Proven track record of closing 5 and 6-figure gifts. Ability to utilize Moves Management to enhance and cultivate donor relationships and outcomes. Adept at drafting fundraising proposals, grants, and funding reports. Strong understanding of a comprehensive fund development program and how corporate/foundation relations supports all facets. Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills and ability to work with a variety of external and internal audiences including volunteers, community leaders, clients, staff, donors and prospects. Knowledge of capital campaigns, with direct experience preferred. Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and to function well under pressure. Demonstrable experience in establishing fundraising relationships. Computer literate, with a working proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to work positively and cooperatively with supervisor, colleagues and all other agency personnel.
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The Guidance Center Full-time Description
As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With over 25 programs, we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to join our team of talented professionals.
The Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations is responsible for building relationships and securing philanthropic support in the corporate and foundation communities with special emphasis on the City of Detroit. Reports to the Senior Director, Philanthropy & Communications. Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; however, specific tasks and/or processes require additional hours including evenings and weekends.
The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), Life Insurance, a generous paid time off package, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!
The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming place for everyone. Creating a culture in which we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to dismantle oppression is critical to our mission to:
Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (nonprofit management, sales, communications, marketing, philanthropy, business administration). Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising with a proven track record of success. Demonstrated experience in major gift solicitation, stewardship and relationship management. Ability to foster new relationships and engage prospective donors in meaningful/inspiring ways. Strong knowledge of the foundation and corporate giving landscape, especially in the City of Detroit. Proven track record of closing 5 and 6-figure gifts. Ability to utilize Moves Management to enhance and cultivate donor relationships and outcomes. Adept at drafting fundraising proposals, grants, and funding reports. Strong understanding of a comprehensive fund development program and how corporate/foundation relations supports all facets. Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills and ability to work with a variety of external and internal audiences including volunteers, community leaders, clients, staff, donors and prospects. Knowledge of capital campaigns, with direct experience preferred. Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and to function well under pressure. Demonstrable experience in establishing fundraising relationships. Computer literate, with a working proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to work positively and cooperatively with supervisor, colleagues and all other agency personnel.
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