ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

To enhance the quality of life for our citizens now and for future generations by building community endowments, meeting needs through grantmaking, providing leadership, and promoting collaborations on community issues. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB The Director of Philanthropic Services is responsible for providing education and support to agency/nonprofit partners in order to maintain and nurture relationships with nonprofit partners while also providing other development related activities in alignment with Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ mission, vision and values.

This position will supervise the Philanthropic Services Manager. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Work with the Vice President of Development & Philanthropic Services and the Development team to manage and carry out development strategies and activities.

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with existing agency/nonprofit partners to provide strong and effective customer service and increase agency investment.

• Orient new Agency Partners into the program.

• Plan and execute educational and professional development programming for Agency Partners, including but not limited to board training and leadership group discussions.

• Develop new agency partner relationships/funds in partnership with the VP of Development & Philanthropic Services and the affiliate department of the CFO.

• Manage grants for agency partner funds as related to the development department, working with the Philanthropic Services Manager and Grants Management Assistant.

• Be the main liaison between the CFO and Network for Strong Communities (NSC).

• Assist with CommunitySuite database and Fund Manager, the CFO’s online fund portal, as it relates to agency partner funds.

• Collaborate with the Philanthropic Services Manager to write and distribute Agency Partner e-newsletter in partnership with the communications department of the CFO.

• Plan Agency Partner events as related to the development and philanthropic services department. Assist with department events.

• Maintains philanthropic staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated understanding of philanthropy related to non-profit organizations.

• Understanding of community issues, particularly as related to the non-profit landscape.

• Ability to build strong partnerships with others.

• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly, strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to lead discussions and engage stakeholders.

• Experience in strategic planning is preferred, but a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn are also considered.

• Strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects/tasks.

• Ability to work cross functionally across departments.

• Willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends and to telecommute from home as necessary.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with database work is preferred.

CFO CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Integrity: Stewardship you can trust.

Respect: Relationships matter.

Leadership: Collaboration creates solutions. 

Vision: Our focus is forever. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree in development, nonprofit management, marketing, communication, business or other relevant field preferred.

• Minimum of three year’s relevant work experience preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.