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Capital Campaign Director

2 months ago


Pontiac, United States Lighthouse Full time $80,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

About Us

Formed in 2019 from the merger of South Oakland Shelter (SOS) and Lighthouse of Oakland County, Lighthouse MI endeavors to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in partnership with and in service to individuals, families and organizations. In February 2023, Lighthouse assumed the management and operations of Oakland County’s only runaway and homeless youth program.

Lighthouse’s strategy includes addressing the immediate needs of people in crisis, providing long-term housing and economic solutions, and creating systems change largely by addressing affordable housing gaps throughout Oakland County. Lighthouse provides emergency and supportive housing services for runaway youth, pregnant teens, and families with children. Lighthouse provides emergency and stability services.


Position Overview

The Capital Campaign Director is a full-time, salaried position and reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO). The primary responsibilities of the Capital Campaign Director are to ensure all aspects of the Lighting The Way capital campaign move forward: major donor stewardship to secure and support the solicitation of $10M in gifts, data management and strategy during the next 24-36 months.

This position will oversee the development and goals of a 15-person campaign committee. Additionally, the Capital Campaign Director is responsible for all aspects of a portfolio of 75-100 individuals/organizations, including identifying, acquisition, cultivation and stewardship.


Relevant Work Experience

Minimum 7-10 years experience with major individual and corporate gifts, high level volunteer engagement, donor stewardship, prospect research and campaign management.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and administer major gift strategy to secure $10M in gifts and pledges within a 12, 24 and 36 month time frame;

2. Manage all aspects of the campaign committee, including stewardship, recruitment, communication, and reports;

3. In conjunction with the CEO and CPO, the Capital Campaign Director will maintain a portfolio of major donor prospects and be responsible for cultivation, stewardship, retention and upgrading while supporting the creation and implementation of major gifts strategy across the organization;

4. Assist in the creation and implementation of department goals, objectives and timelines;

5. Participate in moves management meetings and work with CEO, CPO and development team to identify prospective capital campaign and other major donors. Conduct detailed donor research on current/prospective donors.

6. Prepare analysis of Lighthouse donor data trends and reports, proactively offering insight that will impact development operations and relationship management practices.

7. Be a collaborative team player Participate in and give feedback on development efforts with the entire development team

8. Work closely with the Development team and others to manage relevant donor information and ensure its accuracy in the database;

9. Contribute to a workplace culture that is growth-oriented, collaborative, and emphasizes its identified mission, vision, guiding principles and values.

10. Schedule, attend and support all capital campaign planning and committee meetings.

11. Produce all capital campaign packets for prospect and donor visits with supporting documentation and follow-up correspondence.

12. Produce all campaign correspondence including letters of acknowledgment.

13. Maintain records regarding campaign gifts and pledges including payment schedules and the production of pledge reminders for outstanding pledge balances.

14. Collaborate and lead on the planning and execution of campaign related events, such as the ground breaking ceremonies and associated milestone events.

15. Handle any incidental details related to the campaign as specified by the CPO.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years experience of director-level major gift fundraising
  • Collaborative, high-achieving, and mission-oriented colleague
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff and volunteers
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Some travel required. Some night and weekend work required. Attend internal and external events to engage donors. Participate in post event activities including stewardship and evaluating successes and challenges.
  • Be dependable, flexible, and highly sensitive to and supportive of the mission of Lighthouse

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years’ experience
  • Experiencing securing and managing food assistance program funding,
  • Knowledge of the social services landscape in Oakland County and surrounding areas
  • Proven ability to work effectively with racially and ethnically diverse clients and teams
  • Possess high emotional intelligence skills.
  • Unwavering personal integrity.
  • Ability to lead in a fast paced, demanding, constantly changing environment
  • Blackbaud product knowledge and experience, including Raiser’s Edge

Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, matching 401(k), and more.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any qualified individual based on race, creed, religion, national origin, color, status as a veteran, gender or gender identity, sex, age, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, disability, income, weight, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume online via JobScore.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.

No phone or e-mail inquiries, please.