Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/div>Strategic Leadership & Planning<\/u><\/span>
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Develops, implements, and evaluates Chumâs Board\-approved annual mission
<\/span><\/span><\/span> advancement plan to support organizational sustainability, budget goals, and the Strategic Plan.<\/span><\/span><\/li>
Works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to align fundraising, communications, and engagement strategies with Chumâs mission, vision, and values. <\/span><\/span>
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Establishes clear priorities, measurable goals, and accountability structures to guide advancement initiatives and assess progress.
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<\/ul>Fund Development & Donor Engagement<\/u><\/span>
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Leads comprehensive fundraising efforts including annual giving, major gifts, grants, <\/span><\/span><\/span>special events, planned giving, and capital campaigns.<\/span><\/span>
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Identifies, researches, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual donors, foundations, congregations, and community partners.<\/span><\/span>
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Maintains and actively manages a portfolio of major donors, ensuring meaningful engagement, stewardship, and long\-term relationship building.<\/span><\/span>
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Fosters a culture of generosity and professionalism among staff, board members, volunteers, and supporters.
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<\/ul>Team Leadership & Capacity Building<\/u><\/span>
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Provides leadership and oversight to the Mission Advancement Team, including staff
<\/span><\/span><\/span>working in donor engagement, communications and marketing, volunteer engagement, advocacy, congregational outreach, and data management.<\/span><\/span><\/li>
Supports team members in developing annual strategies, prioritizing workload, tracking progress, and achieving goals within their functional areas.<\/span><\/span>
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Builds a collaborative, respectful, and mission\-centered team culture grounded in trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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<\/ul>Communications, Advocacy & Organizational Growth<\/u><\/span>
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Ensures Chumâs mission, vision, and impact are communicated clearly and consistently <\/span><\/span><\/span>to donors, congregations, community partners, and the broader public.<\/span><\/span>
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Represents Chum at civic, congregational, and community events, maintaining visibility and accessibility for donor and partner engagement.<\/span><\/span>
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Supports advocacy efforts and systems\-level change related to homelessness, poverty, and marginalization.<\/span><\/span>
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Provides leadership and strategic support for capital campaigns and major fundraising initiatives in partnership with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Campaign Committee.
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<\/ul>Financial Oversight & Data Integrity<\/u><\/span>
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Oversees reconciliation of revenue generated through fundraising activities with financial <\/span><\/span><\/span>reports, working collaboratively with finance staff.<\/span><\/span>
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Ensures the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and timeliness of donor records,
acknowledgments, and reports.<\/span><\/span><\/li>
Maintains compliance with organizational policies, ethical fundraising standards, and reporting requirements for grants and fundraising initiatives.
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Physical Demands:
<\/span><\/span><\/b>This position requires the ability to remain stationary for extended periods and to move throughout office and program spaces to access materials and engage with staff and community members. Regular use of a computer and other standard office equipment is required. Occasional physical activity includes ascending and descending stairs, positioning oneself to maintain files or obtain supplies, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, observe details at close range, and respond to a variety of practical work\-related situations
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Work Environment:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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The Director of Mission Advancement primarily works from an established office location, with regular travel to congregational, donor, and community sites. Occasional remote work may be available with supervisory approval. The work environment is generally moderate in noise level, with occasional periods of increased activity related to events, meetings, or community engagement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.<\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Required Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Bachelorâs degree required; masterâs degree preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Minimum of ten years of experience preferred. Previous experience in fund development or mission advancement, including major gift cultivation and stewardship, is required.<\/span><\/span> 