DCP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Department:  DCP DEVELOPMENT

Direct Report: EXEC. DIRECTOR

Dream Center Peoria (DCP) exists to Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.

DCP has the following three core values that we live by each and every day:

DIGNITY

We believe in creating a radically inclusive community where people are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of economic, ethnic, legal or religious status.

COMPASSION

We believe that compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help the physical, mental or emotional pains of another.  Our ultimate example of this is what Jesus did for humanity.

PURPOSE

We believe that each and every person has a God given purpose for life no matter where they have come from.  True purpose in life comes from a redemptive relationship with Jesus Christ. From that flows true meaning and purpose to life.

In addition to the Core values, all staff members will live out DCP Staff Values.

The DCP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR must embrace these distinctive characteristics when carrying out ministry responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

DCP Development Director is responsible for the effective and efficient implementation of strategic plans to raise funds for Dream Center Peoria.   Duties include the development and maintenance of relationships with key donors, churches, businesses and the drafting and issuance of three fundraising letters, the application for nongovernment grants and  the successful oversight of three fundraising events.

Development

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with new donors

    • Lunch and learn

    • Personal project visits

  • Maintain relations with existing donors

  • Identify giving opportunities for donors

  • Match giving opportunities to donor preferences

  • Develop appropriate “asks” for key donors

  • Prepare personalized thank you letters for key donors.

  • Grow and strengthen church relationships

Giving Letters

  • Review donor list in donor software - Etapestry

  • Coordinate with business office to make any changes in list.

  • Draft letter with Executive Director

  • Print and mail letter

  • Send thank you letter

Events

  • Prepare Campaign and Event materials with Marketing Director

  • Plan and organize events such as

    • Soup and Soul - 500-700 participants

    • Golf Outing

    • Year end event - 1000 - 2,000 participants

    • Capital Campaigns

  • Send thank you Letters

  • Coordinate poverty simulations

Grants

  • Identify non government grant opportunities

  • Oversee the preparation of the Grant Application in conjunction with the business office

  • Make any necessary presentations

  • Coordinate followup if needed

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE STRENGTHS FOR THIS ROLE:   

To be successful in this role, the candidate should display the following qualities.

  • Ability to communicate and drive results with a team of high caliber community volunteers.

  • Ability to give leadership and build relationships with groups of top level community leaders.

  • Intensely organized, disciplined, and detail oriented.

  • Strong sales ability which includes a compelling ask.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other

  • Proven track record at previous positions

  • Knowledge of ministry areas at DCP

  • Ability to recruit, train and mentor teams

  • Ability to lead, inspire and mentor staff team members

  • Ability to work within a team environment including staff and volunteers

  • Ability to relate well to diverse groups of people and ministries

  • Passion and desire for Dream Center Peoria and this position to succeed

  • Must have a strong relationship with God, as evidenced by a healthy devotional life and moral lifestyle

  • Must have a strong family life

  • Commitment and involvement to a local church

  • Must be flexible with schedule

  • Have a heart for outreach, families and volunteers

  • Understand community partnerships and organizations

  • Be an effective communicator and leader

  • Be a strong implementer and self-starter

  • Be relational, inspirational and personable

  • Respond to emails, texts, and phone messages a timely manner

  • Strong in executing events and strategies with attention to detail

  • Maintain grace and poise under pressure

  • Humble and honest leader and have a servant’s heart

  • Ability to multi task and prioritizes successfully without becoming frustrated or irritable

  • Commitment to embody and champion the vision of Dream Center Peoria and Dream Center Peoria Values

Additional Responsibilities:

To perform other tasks that are directed by the Exec.Director and desire for Dream Center Peoria and this position to succeed.

All serious candidates please send resume to steve.mikesell@dreamcenterpeoria.org

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