Assistant Development Director
Abbott House

Date Posted: March 4, 2024

Abbott House is looking for an outgoing person to join the development team and raise awareness about our agency. The Assistant Development Director is responsible for donor management, grant writing, public relations, special events, volunteer coordination, and other tasks as assigned by the Development Director. Your goal will be to recruit and maintain supporters of our mission, as well as keep our agency connected with the community.

Wage range

$60,000+. A complete benefit package is included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing or development.
2. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
3. Ability to effectively relate to donors, constituents, agency staff, and the public. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and dedication to the mission of the agency.
4. Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft products.
5. Experience in Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases preferred. Previous experience in fundraising, donor management, and public relations preferred.

Responsibilities

A.       Capital and Annual Fund Donor Management

1. 1. Possess a comprehensive understanding of the treatment and education programs of Abbott House and Bridges by Abbott House and communicate agency philosophy both internally and externally.
   2. Manage donor development and acknowledgement for capital and annual gifts including following-up conversations, thank you calls and letters, and personal contacts.
   3. Cultivation, solicitation, and communication with individual annual donors and prospects.
   4. Prepare fundraising goals including annual, capital, and special event goals.

B.       Grant Writing

1. 1. Preparation of grant requests and applications for corporate or foundation funding of agency services and projects as appropriate.
   2. Management of grant request calendar, due dates, and impact measurements and tracking.

C.      Public Relations/Special Events

1. 1. Coordinate and facilitate tours of foster homes and hosting of special groups.
   2. Assist Development Director with design, presentation, and scheduling of education programs for various organizations.
   3. Assist in planning and implementation of agency events, including banquets, cultivation events, donor recognition events, educational events, and others.
   4. Assists with photography and writing of stories for newsletter and/or e-newsletter.
   5. Provide ideas and subject matter for social media posts.

D.      Volunteer Coordination

1. 1. Recruit, train, and track volunteers/volunteer groups.
   2. Coordinate Bridges Buddies activities, tracking, and acknowledgements.
   3. Complete all other tasks assigned by the Development Director.

This position will be located in the Sioux Empire area. All interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume/vitae to Virginia Wishard Lambert at vwlambert@abbotthousesd.com. Questions can be directed to Virginia by at 605-996-2486 ext. 120.