Director, Development and Marketing

North Shore Senior Center

Our Priority

As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization,our highest priority is the older adult community.Our work is driven by our love of serving seniors and their family members.

We Dreamed It

Since our founding in 1956, North Shore Senior Center has worked with older adults to redefine the process of aging. We imagined a social community for seniors—one defined by friendships, volunteerism, clubs, learning and new experiences. We didn't know what it would look like, but we knew that creativity, enthusiasm and knowledge would be at its foundation.

You Helped Us Build It

Today, thanks to the collective efforts of our members, staff, volunteers and friends, the North Shore Senior Center community we imagined is a thriving reality. Whether you visit us to take a class, enjoy a concert, or exercise in our Fitness Center, you can experience its benefits.

Reaching Out

We also imagined that our community could extend beyond the walls of our brick-and-mortar buildings. It was important that older adults who were isolated due to physical, emotional or financial issues could participate as well. It was equally important that North Shore Senior Center could help those who needed assistance with Medicare, income taxes, caregiving concerns and issues relating to Alzheimer's disease and memory loss.

Growing Together

To ensure that all the pieces we imagined fit together perfectly, we strengthened our community with the passion of volunteers and the commitment of our partners in local businesses and government.

We invite you to visit us, join us, and help us imagine what "aging" will look like in the years ahead. We think it's going to be inspirational!

https://www.nssc.org

Position Details

Director, Development and Marketing
Job
Full-time
2/9/2018
Northern Illinois
Northfield, IL

Summary:

The Director of Development and Marketing plans, develops and administers fundraising (including direct solicitation) and marketing programs designed to maximize potential resources within the framework of agency objectives and is responsible for the fundraising portion of the agency budget as approved by the Board of Directors.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts cultivation and solicitation of major gifts from individuals and corporations. 
  • Develops the annual Development and Marketing Plan. 
  • Implements, directs, and evaluates all fundraising efforts (e.g. direct mail, grant writing, solicitation, special events), reporting progress to the Executive Director, Resource Development Committee and Board. 
  • Implements, directs, and evaluates the marketing efforts. 
  • Provides day-to-day supervision of Development and Marketing Team and volunteers. 
  • Builds and manages a donor/prospect portfolio based on furthering relationships with major donors and prospects. 
  • Serves as liaison to the two committees and other groups vested in the support of North Shore Senior Center’s fundraising efforts. 
  • Communicates regularly with the Executive Director and Management Team and attends regularly scheduled meetings. 
  • Interprets aging issues to potential donors. 
  • Completes annual staff evaluations of supervised staff members. 
  • Attends professional development seminars and conferences. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university; Master’s Degree (MA) or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred. 
  • Five years of fundraising and management experience preferred. 
  • Experience as a Senior Development Officer preferred. 
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work with volunteers. 
  • Flexibility and ability to handle several tasks at once. 
  • Computer skills required: knowledge of basic computer programs including Word, Excel, and Raiser’s Edge.

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