Development Director

Job Summary

Responsible for overall Mount Olivet Rolling Acres fundraising efforts. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres – MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.

To support expanded service access to the community, innovations in the industry, and exceptional quality, the organization is seeking a Development Director to lead philanthropic giving efforts. Starting Salary Range: $110,000 + DOQ. Plus, a strong benefit package, flexible schedule, and hybrid work environment.

• Supports Mount Olivet Rolling Acres’ mission, vision, values, and culture, and takes an active leadership role in the implementation of agency-wide goals and objectives
• Leads the advancement of fundraising and philanthropy for the organization
• Creates and monitors agency development plan in collaboration with Executive Director
• Leads planning efforts of identified MORA events including Golf Scramble, Carnival, Volunteer and Donor Appreciation, and other events throughout the year
• Creates and presents proposal for donor consideration (individual and corporate) and secures major gifts
• Maintains and strengthens relationships with current donors by overseeing process for donor acknowledgement, recognition, and reporting
• Creates promotional materials and effectively collaborates with communications team to represent organization
• Leads the exploration and implementation of donor software
• Leads external communications aimed at current and potential MORA donors
• Oversee grant applications and contracts associated with giving
• Leads the development of polices and procedures related to philanthropic gifts
• Collaborates with the Executive Director to set and track budget goals
• Works the hours necessary to perform business needs, but primarily during weekday business hours
• Works harmoniously with and shows due respect for other employees, supervisors, partners, vendors and clients
• Travels occasionally to represent organization
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Experience working with social service sector non-profits

• 3 or more years experience in corporate giving, individual giving, grants, and communications
• Proven leadership skills and the possession of a high level of emotional intelligence to supervise, direct, evaluate, coach, and support staff
• Proven written and oral communication skills and proficient in typical office technology
• Able to work autonomously, self-motivated, and a high level of organizational skills
• Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain qualified status
• Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and must have insurance as required by state law

• Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance; employee, spouse, and children’s coverage options
• Long-term disability
• Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
• 403B retirement plans that match after 1 year of employment
• Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Aff… Employer.