Director of Advancement Operations and Principal Gifts

United Church Homes, a nationally recognized leading non-profit
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults through
quality housing, healthcare, and life enrichment services, is
seeking a Director of Advancement Operations and Principal Gifts.
This role will be managing the daily operations of the Advancement
Department, leading a robust principal gifts program, and
contributing to the strategic priorities of United Church
Homes.

About the Role: The Director of
Advancement Operations and Principal Gifts, reporting directly to
the Vice President of Advancement holds a pivotal leadership role
in our organization encompassing a broad spectrum of
responsibilities with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.
Duties include the oversight of Advancement operations including
donor engagement initiatives, gift processing and stewardship,
annual appeals, donor communications, and donor recognition events.
The ideal candidate will craft and execute strategic and
operational plans for identification, qualification, engagement,
cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high-net-worth donors
and prospects to secure and accelerate the commitment of principal,
planned, and blended gifts.

This position is outward facing, requiring exceptional
networking skills, a commitment to community engagement and
collaboration, and organized outreach efforts. The successful
candidate will embody a strategic mindset, equipped with the vision
to seize diverse advancement opportunities. Collaboration,
thoughtfulness, and a forward-looking perspective are essential, as
is the ambition to ascend within the organization. Our candidate
will be on a trajectory that demands a keen eye for future
possibilities but also an openness to growth and strategic
leadership development within our team. As such, we seek a
candidate who is not only prepared to excel in their current role
but also aspires to shape the future of our advancement
efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

– Lead Advancement operations; ensuring efficient gift
processing, donor stewardship, and effective fundraising
strategies.

– Collaborate with the Vice President of Advancement to advance
fundraising strategies and meet organizational goals.

– Direct supervision and professional development of staff,
ensuring alignment with UCH’s mission and values.

– Engage in principal gift fundraising, managing a portfolio of
individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.

– Develop/implement strategies for data analytics, donor
communications, and event fundraising to enhance donor engagement
and support.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree required

· Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred

· 7-10 years’ experience in non-profit fundraising, including
annual giving and major and planned gift solicitation

· Strong leadership, communication, and project management
skills

· Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and related fundraising
technology and the MS Office Suite

· This position requires 35-40% travel

Benefits of Working with United Church
Homes:

– Paid time off (PTO)/PTO Cash-In

– Inexpensive Medical-Dental-Vision

– Flexible spending account

– Employer sponsored STD.

– Pet Insurance

– FSA and Supplemental Insurances.

– Retirement Account with Match

– Tuition Reimbursement

– Student Loan Reimbursement

– Scholarships opportunities for employees and dependents

– Employee Assistance Program

– Verizon discounts

– 9 Paid Holidays

– Remote and Hybrid Work Environment

– Employee events, Rewards and Recognition, and Holiday
Gifts

To Apply: Apply on www.joinuch.org

or email our recruiter.

Natalie Hergenrather:
nhergenrather@uchinc.org

United Church Homes is deeply committed to fostering an open,
inclusive, and supportive work environment for everyone. We proudly
embrace diversity in all its forms. We believe in creating a space
where every individual can thrive, regardless of sexual
orientation, gender identity, or expression, race, religion,
country of origin, gender, veteran, or disability status. Together,
we work towards not just diversity, but true inclusivity, where
every voice is heard and valued.