Regional Director of Development, Nebraska

With 2500 employees and a mission centered around the essential support of in-home family care, therapeutic services, foster care, adoption case management, substance abuse treatment, and psychiatric care; KVC touches the lives of thousands of children and families every year.

KVC Health Systems is seeking a Regional Director of Development, who will be responsible for securing individual gifts and corporate sponsorship to support KVC Nebraska.

The Regional Director of Development:

• leads all fundraising initiatives to meet annual goals set by the President of KVC Nebraska and the VP of Development.
• manages a portfolio of corporate and mid-level donors and organizes 2-3 annual events with various teams on appeals and events to secure funds for children and families served by KVC Nebraska.
• will establish and foster collaborative working relationships with the Foundation team, the KVC Nebraska team, the Development Committee, volunteers, and others, as appropriate, to achieve fundraising objectives.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.

License/Certification:

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional fundraising experience including demonstrating success in corporate sponsorship, and major gift fundraising.
• Experience with fundraising and data management systems; Raiser's Edge is highly desirable.
• Experience with moves management including, but not limited to, prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Experience with developing events chairs and recruiting/coordinating volunteer committees.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and other stakeholders.
• Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven track record of working with high net-worth individuals and C-Suite executives as part of special events.
• Ability to work on selected weekdays, nights and weekend evenings as required.
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects.
• Passion for the mission of KVC Nebraska to enrich and enhance the lives of Nebraska families.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off