Job Posting

OLGFC | Worthington, MN
Salary Range: $25,000 - $35,000

OLGFC Advancement Director
Part-Time/Average 25 hours/wk

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Advancement Director is a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for developing, managing and administering OLGFC’s fund development and public relations plan. With the support of the Board President, Clinic Administrator and the Board of Directors, the Advancement Director will implement a multi-level advancement plan that will include major donors, corporate and business, foundation, endowment, special events and direct mail efforts. The Advancement Director is responsible for strengthening and diversifying OLGFC’s funding, and will be supported by the Advancement Committee. With the support of the Board President and Clinic Administrator the Advancement Director will lead the team responsible for raising awareness about the lack of equitable health care and the vital role that OLGFC plays in serving vulnerable and underserved members of our community.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The Advancement Director would ideally have the following skills and experience:

• The ability to work cooperatively with different personalities and individuals of diverse racial/economic/cultural backgrounds.
• Superior oral and written communications skills; experienced public speaker, English language, grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation, business correspondence formats, telephone etiquette, filing principles.
• Experience providing direct supervision to staff members, if any, and volunteers.
• Flexibility (ability to meet Board and volunteer schedules).
• Confidentiality (specifically of donor records and clients served).
• Self-directed – can work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of computers, word processing and database management.
• Willingness to use own mode of transportation in job capacity; possession of or eligibility for valid Minnesota operator’s (driver’s) license.
• Commitment to OLGFC’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
• Any fundraising experience is a plus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Fundraising Activities – The Advancement Director will lead the team responsible for raising the funds necessary for OLGFC to carry out its mission.

• Realizing growth is a focal point for OLGFC, will help to identify, cultivate, pursue and retain major donor and contributor support.
• Assist the Board President, Clinic Administrator and Board of Directors to maintain strong relationships with current foundation, major and individual donors.
• Strategize on and implement efforts to secure new and untapped resources.
• Draft annual and special appeals to build the individual giving base.
• Assist with the growth of an endowment fund.
• Assist Advancement Committee to produce special events and/or an annual appeal.
• Receive, acknowledge and track all donor contributions, pledges, in-kind donations and other payments.
• Assist in the development, production and dissemination of support materials for fund raising activities.

*Public Relations Activities –The Advancement Director will lead the team responsible for raising awareness about the issue of lack of equitable health care and the vital role OLGFC plays in meeting the health needs of the underserved and marginalized in the community.

• Oversee the design, implementation and management of OLGFC’s advancement campaign to include: visibility, media and marketing campaigns for the purpose of brand recognition, fund development and OLGFC volunteer recruitment.
• Maintain updated mailing lists, donor lists and donor profiles. Analyze fundraising data and prepare reports as needed using donor retention software.
• Oversee the design and production of OLGFC’s communications relative donor appreciation and recognition.
• Support Advancement Committee; attend meetings and take minutes.
• Coordinate research for potential grant proposals, and/or collaborative grant mining and writing with other resources.
• Oversee the design and production of OLGFC’s newsletter, website, and social media presence.
• Assist with program evaluation and production of the annual report.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board President and Clinic Administrator.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs. for bulk mailing, printing and supplies.
• Required to read and produce written documents, pull reports from the computer. Use of automobile is occasionally required.
• Required to hear telephone and office equipment, communicate with staff and public by telephone and in person. Required to hear sounds that may affect driving.
• Required to enunciate and relay information in person and via telephone.
• Physical dexterity to write, input and retrieve data from computer and operate office equipment daily (computer, fax, calculator, telephone, copy machine). Ability to operate a motor vehicle as required.
• Ability to read, produce, comprehend and analyze data daily.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

OLGFC will not discriminate against any employee on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis made illegal by the laws of the United States or of the State of Minnesota.

PLEASE EMAIL A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: olgfreeclinic@yahoo.com

507.376.6338
616 11th St.
Worthington, MN 56187