Associate Director of Development for HoneyRock and WCBGC
Company: Wheaton College
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: March 11, 2023
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Job Description:
Position: -Associate Director of Development for HoneyRock and
WCBGC Location: - Wheaton, IL
Job Id: -869 # of Openings: -1 Associate Director of Development
HoneyRock and Wheaton College Billy Graham Center Responsibilities
Wheaton College, seeking to develop leaders and further evangelism
for the church and society worldwide, is home to HoneyRock Center
for Leadership Development and the Wheaton College Billy Graham
Center. The expanding scope of these ministries, and a largely
distinct donor pool from Wheaton College, necessitates a dedicated
development director who can effectively share the vision and
invite generous givers to partner. This person provides leadership
to the fundraising strategy and donor engagement for HoneyRock and
WCBGC development efforts. This position reports to the directors
of HoneyRock and the WCBGC and is also a part of Wheaton College's
Advancement team, reporting to the Director of Development. This
person is expected to spend 75% of their time and effort on
HoneyRock and 25% on WCBGC. Duties 1. -Develop Strategy and
Structure: In collaboration with HoneyRock/WCBGC leadership, and as
part of the Advancement team, develop a strategy for engaging entry
level, major gift level and legacy givers and equip appropriate
staff with the tools to implement parts of the strategy. 2.
-Collaborate: Work within the Wheaton College Advancement team to
ensure positive donor experiences for shared donors, increase
giving to Wheaton College, and effective collaboration within the
rest of Wheaton's Advancement efforts. Attend Advancement
department meetings as appropriate. Meet at least monthly with
Director of Advancement to coordinate plans. 3. -Provide Oversite
to the HoneyRock Annual Giving Program: Provide leadership to
HoneyRock's Partners program and its integration with the larger
advancement strategy. Work with the partner program administrator
to coordinate the promotional plan, ongoing communication, and
annual events. Be familiar with individuals who could become future
major donors by engaging with them in the early stages of their
giving relationship with HoneyRock. 4. -Thoughtfully Engage: In
collaboration with Advancement, cultivate relationships with
strategic alumni, parents, and friends through the stages of the
development cycle, which include discovery, engagement, proposal,
closure, and stewardship. Create a relationship development plan
for key individuals in the portfolio that is focused on donor
interests, updated and reported on regularly. This is accomplished
through a number of individual meetings each year and is leveraged
by vision events, gift planning initiatives, and service
opportunities on site. 5. -Specifically Propose: Personally present
and close an agreed upon number of proposals for 5-, 6-, and
7-figure gifts. Proposals include both outright and planned gifts.
Pursuit of planned gifts should be coordinated with the Director of
Gift Planning Services, who will be available to assist. 6.
-Teamwork: Contribute to the collegial team culture of HoneyRock,
WCBGC, and Advancement. Relate well to members of the campus
community and the larger external Wheaton family. Participate in HR
and WCBGC staff meetings and retreats as needed. 7. -Major Project
Coordination: Work with the HoneyRock Director to develop the
funding case and implement a strategy to raise $10-15 million for
scholarships and strategic investments by 2026 (celebrating
HoneyRock's 75 th anniversary). 8. -Grants and Foundations: Develop
relationships with and apply for grants from promising foundations
and corporate entities that align with WCBGC mission, and assist
with reporting. Foundations and corporations are a primary focus of
WCBGC and a secondary focus of HoneyRock. 9. -Reporting: Provide
monthly donor reports with recommendations for enhancing
advancement strategy and major donor engagement. Keep current
records in CRM-Advance on individual donors, wealth screening,
contact notes and giving history. 10. -Coaching: Provide Directors
and appropriate staff with development coaching and strategy
formulation. 11. -Budgeting: Manage individual travel budget and
administrative support as appropriate. 12. -Perform: other duties
as assigned. Key Performance Indicators of this Position 1. This
individual annually returns 10-30 times the College's investment in
his or her salary and benefits. 2. Managing a key donor list of
approximately 50 high-capacity donors is expected: 35 are HoneyRock
related and 15 are WCBGC related. 3. Assist HR/WCBGC leadership
with managing their own key donor list of 10-15 high capacity
donors. 4. Work with the WCBGC managing director to raise $250,000
per year for overall ministry and specific institutes, after the
first year of ministry. 5. Raise HoneyRock's Sustaining Partner's
program from $80,000/year to $200,000/year within 3 years. 6. Make
at least twenty-five 5-, 6-, or 7-digit proposals per year.
Qualifications 1.Minimum of three year's experience of demonstrated
success in advancement. 2.A call to advance God's kingdom through
financial stewardship in support of Wheaton's mission. 3.Personal
experience with and passion for the ministry of HoneyRock and the
Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. 4.Ability to ask for and
secure leadership-level gifts. 5.Evidence of past collaboration
across teams. 6.A goal-orientation in task accomplishment and a
collaborative spirit with colleagues. 7.Exceptional written,
verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 8.Organizational
and computer skills. 9.Local and national travel required,
including evening and weekend work. 10.Bachelor's degree is
required, graduate degree is preferred. Physical Requirements The
employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently
required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to
stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 10 pounds. The employee will
also be required to travel outside driving area for 3-5 days per
month for in person meetings with donors and to HoneyRock 4-6 times
per year for staff retreats, strategic meetings and donor
connection events. FLSA Status - Exempt As a Christ-centered
community, Wheaton College faculty and staff must affirm the
College's Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological
convictions and agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton's
Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian
formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also
support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment which highlights
our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus
Christ through diversity, inclusion, justice and unity.
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