Resource Development Associate Director

Department: Resource Development Job Title: Resource Development Associate Director

Reports to: Resource Development Director

The Organization: Homeward Bound is the leading nonprofit organization in Buncombe County focused on ending homelessness using the best practice Housing First model. We work collaboratively with community partners and have a proven track record of stabilizing individuals and families. Our Values: * We believe in the absolute value and worth of every single human being. * We believe that housing is a basic human right. * We believe that homelessness is a solvable problem. * We believe that everyone should live without fear of oppression and persecution. Whether homeless or housed, each individual has the right to be who they are and to be treated with dignity and respect. Purpose: The Resource Development Associate Director assists the Resource Development Director in creating and implementing the organization’s strategic development and communications plan. The Associate Director’s primary focus will be on individual donor generation and cultivation, major gifts, and supporting the growth of our private sector business sponsorships.

This position is salary exempt: $55,000-$60,000 annually DOE. Benefit Eligible(See benefit list)Apply at: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6146446

Full-Time & 3/4 Time Benefits Offered:Health Insurance: (100% paid plan) We care about your health, which is why we provide a robust health insurance plan. The company covers the premium for the standard plan, and employees have the option to choose from buy-up options for enhanced coverage. Our free plan currently covers all of these services at 100% with NO copay: mental health & substance abuse, Primary Care, Preventative & Urgent Care visits.Mercy Urgent Care Membership: We offer a Mercy urgent care membership. This is 100% included in our base free base insurance plan or those who choose the buy-up plan can purchase this at a discounted rate. The membership covers a family of 4 at no additional cost. You do NOT have to cover the daily on your insurance plan for them to be covered on this membership. The membership covers Primary Care, Urgent Care, X Rays, Labs and discounted prescriptions at Sona Pharmacy.Dental Insurance: (100% paid plan) Your dental health matters to us, and we offer comprehensive dental insurance with coverage paid by the employer.Annual Self-Care Fund: Take care of yourself! Each year, you'll receive a self-care fund of $200, which you can use for wellness activities, gym memberships, or anything that promotes your well-being.Paid Holidays: We believe in work-life balance and provide paid holidays on all Federal holidays to give you time to celebrate and relax with your loved ones. In addition to the federal holidays we also offer, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, your birthday & a floating holiday. A total of 15 paid holidays.Vacation: Enjoy your time off with 4 weeks of paid vacation each year. We understand the importance of rest and encourage you to take the time you need to recharge. The accrual rate increases at every anniversary until you hit 5 years of service.Sick Time: Your health is essential, and we offer 96 hours of sick time in your first year to ensure you have the support you need when facing health-related challenges. This also increases annually up to 4 years of service.Life Insurance: (100% paid benefit) Your loved ones' security is important, and we provide life insurance coverage equivalent to your annual salary, paid by the employer. You have options to increase the amount as a buy-up option.401(k) with Match: Secure your financial future with our 401(k) plan, and take advantage of the company match to help you save for retirement. We do have a match program.Vision Insurance: We've got your vision covered with our vision insurance plan, ensuring you have access to regular eye care.Short-Term Disability: In the event of a short-term disability, you can rely on our disability insurance to help you during your recovery.Accident Insurance: Accidents happen, and we offer accident insurance coverage to assist you in unforeseen circumstances.Cancer Policy: Your health is our priority, and we provide additional coverage through a cancer policy to support you in challenging times.Remote Work: We understand the value of work-life balance and offer one optional remote work day each week, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home. In positions that do not require 100% on-site work. Example: Safety Advisor’s are 100% in person.Work Cell Phone: Stay connected with a work cell phone provided by the company, enabling smooth communication and collaboration. This is provided to certain positions that require communication off-site.EAP Program: We offer a free employee assistance program to assist with free counseling, financial assistance and more.FSA: Flexible Spending Account available for medical and dependent care. We allow the IRS maximum to be added to the card.Employee Discount Program: We have an outstanding discount program! The program currently offers many discounts that can be shared with your family. Discount concerts, vacations, Sam’s Club memberships, health, fitness & beauty, and more!Financial Wellness Program that includes Loans: We offer a benefit that helps you achieve financial wellness and learn many budgeting and financial courses. Once you complete the course, you may qualify for a short-term loan with the financial wellness company!We love being able to offer outstanding benefits and we continue to keep our eyes open for more ways to show our appreciation to our employees! RequirementsActivities and Responsibilities: Assists the Resource Development Director in strategic planning for the department. Assists the Resource Development Director in the implementation of an annual development plan with specific goals and outcomes for annual giving, major gifts, constituent giving individuals, faith communities, civic organizations, and private foundations. Assist the Resource Development Director in the development of private sector support including annual business and corporate sponsorships. Assists the Resource Development Director to cultivate donors and ensure strong stewardship program is in place for retention and growth. Works with the Donor Relations Specialist to ensure the donor database is updated and sufficient for management and reporting. Leads the data analysis. Establishes and leads point-of-entry tours for stakeholder prospects. Works with Resource Development staff and committee to plan and implement bi-annual fundraising events, as well as quarterly Key Society donor cultivation receptions. Leads the prospecting process of ongoing identification of potential donors who have a passion for our mission. Builds the organization’s planned giving program. Work with the Resource Development Director and Committee Chairs to close out the Capital Campaign for Compass Point Village, our permanent housing and office facility. Other tasks as assigned by the Resource Development Director • The weekly work hours typically fall between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, from Monday to Friday. Occasionally, there may be evening, and weekend hours required for special events. Additionally, this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for remote work 8 hours a week.Qualifications: Passion for the mission of Homeward Bound and the work to end homelessness. BA/BS degree. Minimum of 3 years of full-time professional non-profit development/donor cultivation with a proven track record of fundraising success. Experience with individual giving. Ability to develop strong relationships with donors with the highest degree of professionalism. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications skills. Strong organizational skills and initiative and ability to work independently. Marketing, communications, and public relations experience is a plus. Experience with the Benevon model of fundraising is a plus. Ability to identify and adapt to shifting priorities, be flexible and resourceful, and exercise professionalism with numerous constituencies ** This job description does not list all job duties. Occasionally, a supervisor might request the performance of other reasonable duties in order to improve the financial aspects of the agency.Homeward Bound bases its human resource decisions on objective criteria without regard to any characteristic or condition protected by law. We are committed to a workplace that offers equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information/medical history, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, LGBTQIA+ status, or any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.