Chief Development Officer - Youth For Christ

Position Summary

Position Summary

The Chief Development Office exists to advance the mission of Suncoast Youth for Christ by creating, overseeing and coordinating the execution of the chapter’s comprehensive development strategy. Qualified candidates must have a heart for stewardship ministry, be an organized self-starter, possess strong management and relational skills, and be proficient in both written and verbal communication.

Development Planning

● Assist the Executive Director in the creation and planning of the SYFC annual development plan (Find, Win, Keep, Lift) to resource the following areas:

o Annual operating fund (Chapter, ministry centers, and ministry sites)

o Reserve funds

o Assets

o Camp & Counseling Scholarships

o Ministry expansion

o Planned Giving

o Non-budgeted essentials

Engagement Strategy Implementation

● Develop, build, and manage a portfolio ofbetween 40-50 ministry partner (and prospect) relationships with an emphasis on major giving partners

● Meet individually with existing and prospective ministry partners using the 7 Touch philosophy as a minimum standard of engagement, reinforced by the “Major Giving Process”

● Ensure that the appropriate care and appreciation is shown with ministry partners

● Ensure that all staff with development responsibilities are successfully trained and faithfully engaged in our 7-touch/faithful activity system and strategy.

● Meet the goals laid out in the CDO KRA’s document (attached below)

Communication

• Assist Executive Director with all external communications, including but not limited to:

o Print materials

o Themes

o Oversee the social media, web and electronic communication

o Overall cohesive communication strategy

• Oversee and maintain branding standards in line with Youth for Christ USA

• Present the mission and vision of SYFC with groups (churches, service clubs, businesses, ministry partners, etc.)

• Assist in coordinating videos and other media resources to enhance the communication efforts of SYFC

• Facilitate a range of activities that inform andpromote and secure legacy giving for SYFC

Event Management

● Provide as needed input and/or leadership in the invitation and follow up of events, including assisting and giving input into the communication and strategy:

o Regularly Scheduled “See the Story” Events (Point of entry)

o The Legacy Dinner

o End of Year-Christmas Giving appeal

o Giving Challenge

o Ministry Partner Appreciation Events

o Other Projects (P2P)

● Work with and through staff and volunteer teams to carry out the event strategy with a high degree of excellence

Administrative Support – Work with the Development Administrative Assistant to ensure

● Assist the Executive Director with maintaining his own engagement strategy with his portfolio

● Continued proficiency in the use of Bloomerang CRM and Fundraising as our donor abnd event management system

● Ensure that receipt acknowledgement, recognition, and follow up with ministry partners is done in a timely and appropriate manner.

● Coordinate the process for solicitation, procurement, and acknowledgement of ‘Gift-In-Kind’ donations when applicable.

● Assist and participate in the procurement of grant funding from local, state, and national foundations, in partnership with the Executive Director and in coordination with appropriate staff.

● Answer phone, e-mail, and other correspondence

● Maintain an organized filing system

● Communicate through written correspondence

● Assist with maintaining current information on the SYFC Website

● Provide leadership input in all development communication materials.

Staff Development Coaching

● Provide input and coaching for team members involved in Development, including 1-2 trainings per month

● Assist with recruiting and managing a team of volunteers to help with specific development events and projects

● Provide regular updates to the Executive Director, including at minimum;

o 30 Day Activity report

o Monthly Board Development Committee report??

o All Development related information regarding current/potential partners

● Attend and participate in training opportunities and staff conferences when offered

● Submit strategic initiatives to help the development department grow in impact

● Support overall vision and mission of SYFC

Position Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

MUST enjoy building relationships—and talking on the telephone!
Be comfortable in a public facing role
Be skilled in giving partner recruitment and relationship cultivation
Have the ability to inspire, assemble, and mobilize staff to participate enthusiastically, meeting their “circle of influence” goals
Possess the maturity and ability to interact with all types of people
Enjoy developing relationships with people over time
Be detail-oriented and committed to tracking every conversation in your database
Value and appreciate the power of stories
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to follow a prescribed model while working creatively within its parameters
Excited about learning new things
Ability to organize and plan events
Ability to assemble and empower teams
Enjoy networking in your city
Work independently and accomplish required tasks

Must be willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:

Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility).
Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust).
Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie).Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence*, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
Seeks and fosters authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds and an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy of those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity).

Credentials Required & Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred
A passion and drive for fundraising, sales, customer service, or customer experience is a must
Some event planning and management experience. Mist be open to meeting new people and provide a positive interaction for them

TRAINING PROVIDED: This role requires training in the See The Story/Be The Story /YFC Champions Playbook pending Best Practice. This on-demand virtual training is provided by the Leader Formation Department and will include resources to help fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

EEO Statement

Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.

We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.

We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.

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