In this role you will:

• Engage and support Board and other volunteer leaders to be successful in their mandates related to philanthropy and community support of Bethany
• Manage, solicit and steward a personal pipeline of approximately 50 high potential prospects, engaging CEO, ELT members and other Bethany leaders in donor relationships appropriately
• Develop the capacity of the organization and Foundation team to successfully execute capital fundraising in support of strategic growth initiatives
• Grow the capacity of Bethany’s annual fundraising program to generate in excess of $1,000,000 annually (with a stretch target of $2,000,000 annually within five years) through a balanced and appropriate mix of revenue activities
• Establish a proactive legacy giving program focused on promotion, identification of prospects and confirmation of future planned gifts
• Incorporate strong policies, systems, processes and performance metrics for fund development programs and support services that meet or exceed sector standards and benchmarks
• Develop and monitor strategic and business plans for the Foundation and contribute to integrated strategic and business planning activities with the Society.
• Provide strategic counsel to the President & CEO on matters relating to philanthropy and charitable sector
• Lead, motivate and manage the Foundation team including hiring, onboarding, training and professional development, performance planning and evaluation.
• Build a philanthropic culture across the organization through inspiring leadership, education and engagement of Bethany employees and volunteers in donor development and stewardship activities
• Understand and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and sector best practice standards related to fund development and good standing as a registered charity

What you bring:

• Related degree and/or professional designation (CFRE) preferred
• 10+ years comprehensive fund development program leadership in a medium to large scale not-for-profit setting
• Demonstrated results in personally soliciting and securing gifts at the $1M plus level
• Proven capital campaign experience including all aspects of campaign readiness and execution
• Direct supervision and development of teams to high performance results
• A strategic, motivational leadership style with the ability to constructively challenge assumptions
• A strong work ethic focused on achieving ambitious goals
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• In-depth content expertise on fund development principles and methods
• Commitment to the highest standard of integrity and professional conduct