The Ohio Masonic Communities includes Browning Masonic
Community in Waterville, Ohio, Springfield Masonic Community in Springfield,
Ohio, and Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio, as well as The
Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation and The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource
Center. Our history is rooted in the Masonic values of service and
charity. We live these values by serving
as a trusted partner to help our communities thrive. Many of our residents and
staff have Masonic connections, but it is never required.
We believe in providing the best-in-class care and services
to our communities. We strive to be an Employer of Choice and an Organization
of choice. Our team members provide our residents with the best care possible,
and we believe the key to that is treating our team members to the best.
To treat you to the best while you provide our residents
with the best care, we offer a variety of benefits. Many of these are offered
to both full-time and part-time team members.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (with many
preventative prescriptions made at 100%)
- Paid-Time-Off (PTO) of up to 136 hours in the
first year
- Extended Illness Reserve
- Paid Holidays (including a Floating Holiday)
- HOPE Emergency Financial Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Up to $5000 of Education Assistance per year
- Discounted Tuition with partnered schools,
including Hondros College of Nursing
- 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation with Match
- Early Wage Access – Work today, get paid
tomorrow
- And more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage
applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race,
disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief,
marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are ready to welcome you to our team! Browse our current
career opportunities to start your journey with us and see the possibilities
for where your career could grow with us!
SUMMARY: The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation’s fundraising activities to achieve annual giving goals. The Director has responsibility for driving the annual campaign via volunteer auxiliary groups, major gift development, capital campaigns, grants and planned gifts. The Director will work closely in collaboration with the Strategic Partnerships and Executive Director on special events, social media and direct mail appeals in support of campaigns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.
- Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors.
- Identify and qualify prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis establishing effective relationships and uncovering their linkage, ability and interest to and for the mission.
- Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
- Build a planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
- Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
- Collaborate with and support the Director of Strategic Partnerships on all fundraising special events.
- Partner on employee giving program initiatives.
- Oversee prospect research.
- Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about The Ohio Masonic Communities & Foundation with the community.
- Participate in Board Development Committee meetings.
- Collaborate with other Foundation and OMC Marketing staff to create publications that support fundraising and donor relations activities.
- Maintain and enhance the annual donor recognition program, Circle of Roses, as well as the Rose Society lifetime recognition program.
- Ability to travel and attend events as needed.
- Must embrace the mission of The Ohio Masonic Communities.
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
- Knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising.
- Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers.
- Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
- Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.
- Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.
- A knowledge and understanding of donor management software, specifically Raiser’s Edge.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five years’ experience in professional fundraising and annual giving.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid Ohio Driver’s license, unrestricted
- Ability to provide proof of insurance
- Ability to be insurable under OMC policies
- Certified fundraising certification(s) CFRE, or CNE,CDE or CNC strongly preferred