DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
About the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation
The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation™ (CHPP™), a nonprofit organization established in February 2005, has a mission of protecting heirs’ property (HP)—a form of landownership—and promoting the sustainable use of land to provide increased economic benefit to low-wealth families through education, advocacy, legal services, and forestry technical assistance primarily in the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillion, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Lee, Marlboro, Marion, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg in South Carolina.
In addition, CHPP™ has a national and regional leadership role in providing expertise on the issue of HP and, ultimately, in developing business models for best practices in the work needed to address the HP issue in all its complexity.
Position Description
CHPP™ is a rapidly growing, results-oriented, small team workplace seeking a smart, energetic, and committed individual to join the Development Team as the Director of Development. In coordination with the Chief Partnerships Officer (CPO) and development team, the Director of Development position will serve as a lead in cultivating and developing strategic resource development including, but not limited to, individual and major gifts programs, annual fund, planned-giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Director of Development will play a leadership role within the organization reporting directly to the Chief Partnerships Officer (CPO). The Director of Development will work closely with the CPO and board to support the overall mission of the organization, and to assure that ample unrestricted and program funds are generated.
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for fund development for these purposes: annual fund and operating support, endowment fund, planned-giving, major giving, and future capital campaigns. • Attend staff and board meetings, advocate meetings, task forces, and other community meetings when needed that help the Center to accomplish its mission.
- Provide regular progress reports to the Chief Partnerships Officer, and Leadership team including results to date, recent activity, priority contacts to be made and next actions.
- Execute the fundraising plan to support the goals defined in the strategic plan.
- This position is responsible for meeting annual revenue projections and donor retention KPIs.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Director of Communications to establish messaging and materials for donors.
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive individual donor and major donor pipeline, including donor identification, cultivation, acknowledgment, and donor relations.
- Support the Chief Partnerships Officer in retaining and cultivating new major donors.
- Must be able to work on several projects concurrently while meeting deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Chief Partnerships Officer.
Desired Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge
- A minimum of five (5) years of direct development experience and solicitation, preferably in a nonprofit environment, with extensive knowledge of fundraising techniques and sources of funding for nonprofit organizations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
- Willingness to travel will be essential.
- Position requires knowledge of and experience in major gift techniques, to include planned giving, corporate and foundation grants, and stewardship.
- Demonstrated success in meeting organization fundraising goals through diverse funding streams. • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Computer proficiency required in Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience using a CRM (customer relationship management) system, such as Salesforce or Raisers Edge.
- Has a thorough understanding of practices, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the Center.
- Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
- Empathetic to the special values and challenges of HP owners and other historically underserved landowners.
- Has a willingness to engage in outreach work in the project service area.
- Has a strong commitment and belief in the concept of alternative dispute resolution.
- Grant writing experience is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
- Must exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
- Must genuinely like interacting with people of diverse backgrounds. Puts people at ease and is pro-active and patient in building relationships.
Compensation
Hiring Range: $63,000 – $65,000
Compensation consists of (1) a base salary that is dependent upon the level of experience and falls within Center Pay Grade 16 ($64,000 – $88,960) and (2) benefits (i.e., paid leave, company paid health and dental insurance, and retirement contribution).
Application Process
Applications will be received until the position is filled. Applicants should send via email (1) a cover letter, which includes why the applicant wishes to apply for the position, along with salary requirements and (2) a resume. This information should be sent via email to the attention of:
Jackie Wilson, Director of Administration
No calls, please, regarding this opportunity; however, feel free to view the Center’s website at www.heirsproperty.org for additional information.
PROGRAM SUPPORT COORDINATOR
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
About the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation
The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation™ (CHPP™), a nonprofit organization established in February 2005, has a mission of protecting heirs’ property (HP)—a form of landownership—and promoting the sustainable use of land to provide increased economic benefit to low-wealth families through education, advocacy, legal services, and forestry technical assistance primarily in the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillion, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Lee, Marlboro, Marion, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg in South Carolina.
In addition, CHPP™ has a national and regional leadership role in providing expertise on the issue of HP and, ultimately, in developing business models for best practices in the work needed to address the HP issue in all its complexity.
Position Description
CHPP™ is a rapidly growing, results-oriented, small team workplace seeking a smart, energetic, and committed individual to join the Program Operations Team as the Program Support Coordinator. This position in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as lead team member in coordinating the planning, compliance and reporting of programs conducted at the Center to ensure that strategic goals and stated grant deliverables are achieved. This position will utilize Salesforce along with other tools to ensure all funded program activities are achieved. This position will prepare and submit reports to federal funding agencies, foundations, and corporate organizations. This position will collaborate with Leadership Team members to ensure successful planning/development, implementation and close out of programmatic grants.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates the planning and implementation of programs once a grant award/agreement is received.
- Works with program leadership and staff to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information on programs needs and efforts are reflected in grant outcomes.
- Creates data tracking matrix, dashboards, and other tools to track programmatic goals
- Produces monthly status reports on grant schedules, activities, and funding
- Works independently on assigned projects and in collaboration with key staff members to ensure issues and problems are addressed professionally and promptly.
- Works closely and effectively with COO to provide program oversight to ensure grant compliance.
- Development, maintenance, and tracking of departments’ operational performance via the establishment of quarterly goals and reviews.
- Assists with coordinating program partner meetings
- Prepares required grant reports utilizing a variety of data and information.
- Assists in activities to support and promote effective program implementation.
- Supports growth and program development as evidenced by serving on the new program development team.
- Maintain high-level understanding of interdepartmental processes to assist in facilitating appropriate communication.
- Maintain effective relationships and communications with all CHPP departments.
- Provide project management support for complex planning and execution of organization related initiatives.
- Prioritize conflicting needs; handle all matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Perform any other tasks as assigned by the CEO, COO or CFO, and may be necessary for any grant application, grant administration, grant compliance and/or grant reporting efforts as needed.
- Perform any other duties as assigned or requested by CEO, CFO, and/or COO to accomplish its mission.
Desired Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in grants management, project management or program coordination.
- Compliance or reporting experience involving federally funded grants preferred.
- Experience in the nonprofit sector preferred.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft 360, with advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with CRM software, Salesforce, preferred.
- Must possess strong problem-solving skills with strong decision-making capability, oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Can use judgment in following the Center’s policies and standards and does not deviate from them.
- Ability to represent CHPP to all stakeholders with the highest level of professionalism and commitment to excellent results
- Self-motivated team player who can excel in an ever-changing environment.
- Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
- Possess capability to deal with individuals from various backgrounds including clients and agency personnel.
- Has a thorough knowledge of practices, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the Center.
- Possess a valid SC driver’s license.
Compensation
Hiring Range: $45,000 – $53,000
Compensation consists of (1) a base salary that is dependent upon the level of experience and falls within Center Pay Grade 9 ($43,000 – $71,380) and (2) benefits (i.e., paid leave, company paid health and dental insurance, and retirement contribution).
Application Process
Applications will be received until the position is filled. Applicants should send via email (1) a cover letter, which includes why the applicant wishes to apply for the position, along with salary requirements and (2) a resume. This information should be sent via email to the attention of:
Jackie Wilson, Director of Administration
No calls, please, regarding this opportunity; however, feel free to view the Center’s website at www.heirsproperty.org for additional information.
STEWARDSHIP AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
About the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation
The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation™ (CHPP™), a nonprofit organization established in February 2005, has a mission of protecting heirs’ property (HP)—a form of landownership—and promoting the sustainable use of land to provide increased economic benefit to low-wealth families through education, advocacy, legal services, and forestry technical assistance primarily in the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillion, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Lee, Marlboro, Marion, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg in South Carolina.
In addition, CHPP™ has a national and regional leadership role in providing expertise on the issue of HP and, ultimately, in developing business models for best practices in the work needed to address the HP issue in all its complexity.
Position Description
CHPP™ is a rapidly growing, results-oriented, small team workplace seeking a smart, energetic, and committed individual to join the Development Team as a Stewardship and Events Coordinator. This position will work closely with the Chief Partnerships Officer (CPO) and development team in enhancing positive relations with donors leading to increased donor retention and revenue. Stewardship activities include mail campaigns, gift processing and acknowledgements, and personal calls. The position also requires coordination of fundraising events, and any donor cultivation events.
Essential Job Functions
- Lead the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship activities.
- Create and implement a strategy for donor retention.
- Experience or willingness to learn about annual giving, planned-giving.
- Oversee a timely and relevant gift acknowledgement program.
- Responsible for retaining donors and growing pool of recurring donations.
- Research and analyze individual donors to develop strategies for gift growth.
- Design and implement donor appreciation and cultivation events and activities.
- Ability to work within a budget.
- Provide friendly, donor-centered customer service and represent the organization and our mission in a professional and positive manner.
- Organize and lead all fundraising events, working with community partners, vendors, and other development staff to ensure success of events.
- This position is responsible for meeting annual revenue projections and donor retention KPIs.
- Increase % of revenue from recurring donors.
- Handle various payment processing requests, troubleshoot situations, efficiently use various platforms
- Collaborate with the development team to provide strategic opportunities for increased fundraising.
- Work closely with the Chief Partnerships Officer to establish long-term fundraising goals and objectives.
- Assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Partnerships Officer.
Desired Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field
- A minimum of three (3) years handling donor relations, stewardship, and event planning and management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
- Strong project management and team building skills.
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks in a complex, dynamic environment.
- Grant writing experience is preferred.
- Experience securing individual gifts and donations/sponsorships via events is a plus.
- Must have a keen eye for detail and a collaborative spirit.
- Ability and confidence to interact with varied constituencies.
- Has a strong commitment and belief in the concept of alternative dispute resolution.
- Has a willingness to engage in outreach work in the project service area.
- Must exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
- Capability to work with individuals from various backgrounds, including clients, and personnel.
- Empathetic to the special values and challenges of HP owners and other historically undeserved landowners.
- Computer proficiency required in Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using a CRM (customer relationship management) system, such as Salesforce or Raisers Edge.
- Must genuinely like interacting with people of diverse backgrounds. Puts people at ease and is pro-active and patient in building relationships.
- Has a thorough understanding of practices, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the Center.
- Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
- Assist in data entry systems and processes to ensure data integrity, streamline processes, and solve problems as they arise.
Compensation
Hiring Range: $43,000 – $48,000
Compensation consists of (1) a base salary that is dependent upon the level of experience and falls within Center Pay Grade 9 ($43,000 – $71,380) and (2) benefits (i.e., paid leave, company paid health and dental insurance, and retirement contribution).
Application Process
Applications will be received until position is filled. Applicants should send via email (1) a cover letter, which includes why the applicant wishes to apply for the position, along with salary requirements and (2) a resume. This information should be sent via email to the attention of:
Jackie Wilson, Director of Administration
No calls, please, regarding this opportunity; however, feel free to view the Center’s website at www.heirsproperty.org for additional information