Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Title: Director of Development
Reports To: Chief Business Officer
Classification: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Created: March 4, 2017

JOB SUMMARY

Based in Nashville, this position will have development responsibilities in multiple Evergreen divisions in Tennessee, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Madisonville, Kentucky. Other responsibilities include gift solicitation, donor stewardship, special events, grant writing, and coordination with program leadership in select locations within Evergreen divisions. Travel will be required to fulfill responsibilities across these locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develop and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects in the assigned ELS Divisions to solicit.
Manage all aspects of the gift cycle.
Compile a prospect list and initiate contact with potential donors.
Develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers.
Move potential donors appropriately and in a timely manner toward solicitation and closure.
Maintain stewardship contacts with donors.
Cultivate and staff a local volunteer Development Committee of four (4) to ten (10) members.
Identify and work with local grantors to secure grant funding for programs and services.
Achieve or exceed monthly target goals for the number of visits, number of new donors, number of solicitations, and revenue raised.
Record all donor cultivation and solicitation activities in the donor database and produce monthly reports summarizing all significant activity.
Work collaboratively with ELS staff and volunteers at the division and corporate offices.
Establish and maintain relationships with federal and state agencies, local governments, private business and industry, nonprofit organizations, and/or academic institutions to identify and develop resources to meet overall and specific needs.
Approach groups, clubs, associations, and churches to seek speaking opportunities and follow up with individuals who express interest.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term considerations.
Championing Customer Needs: provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
Communicating Effectively: Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Delivering High-Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Master’s preferred.
Prior experience in a non-profit atmosphere and experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are preferred.
Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills. Public speaking experience is a plus.
Ability to obtain appointments with donors/prospects and to understand their philanthropic goals and their connection with ELS.
Interest in and passion for the ELS mission.
Ability to explain a compelling and persuasive case for support.
Ability to skillfully deal with questions and objections professionally and effectively.
High ethical standards, self-directed, and the ability to work productively without direct supervision.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
Regularly works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Constantly alert and observant during working hours.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will not supervise.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to attend seminars or job-related training courses.
Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
Must be able to prioritize work tasks.
Must have excellent customer service skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Availability for evening and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.
Overnight travel may be required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid position with a combination of in-office and remote work.

Flexible work from home options available.

Evergreen Life Services

I want more than just a job.
I want to make a difference in people’s lives.
I want to make a difference in my community.

We want to make a difference too. Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it’s the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.

Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

We have nearly 2000 employees and more than 1100 individuals served in seven states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team, because at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Evergreen, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.