BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATION
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM) is a not-for-profit corporation providing a full continuum of long-term care, housing, group homes and related services. ABHM is a faith-based organization, which owns and manages facilities (Communities) in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado. Corporate offices are located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Since it’s founding in 1930, ABHM has established a legacy as a dynamically growing organization. With a spirit of collaboration and innovative high quality programs, ABHM serves over 1,250 individuals daily and employs over 1,500 in the eight Communities which they own. Additionally, ABHM offers Crest Services which is a program that provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities at five locations in Wisconsin and Iowa. Total revenue for the Communities is $64 million.
A 21 member Board of Directors, which includes the President of the corporation, governs ABHM. Each ABHM Community also receives governance oversight from individual Community Advisory Boards. The ABHM Board and individual Community Advisory Boards meet quarterly.
ABHM Mission
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, embracing our Christian heritage and Mission, seeks to create and encourage caring communities offering health care, housing and supportive services to people of many ages, cultures, and conditions. We endeavor to provide environments that nurture self-worth, hope and dignity.
ABHM Core Values
Christian Heritage: We base our beliefs, decisions, and actions upon a strong foundation of Christian principles.
Truth: We honor truth and integrity. We keep our promises and commitments to those we serve, those we employ and to each other.
Respect & Dignity: We value all individuals. We seek to provide an environment in which all relationships are based upon respect and dignity, where everyone is involved in and takes personal responsibility for identifying and realizing their full potential.
Quality: We believe that quality is the cornerstone of our operations, and we will not be satisfied with anything less than excellence in everything we do.
Stewardship: We strive to be faithful and effective stewards of the resources entrusted to our care.
Diversity: We believe inclusiveness and diversity in our employment and service philosophy will increase the strength and quality of ABHM and its services.
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Advancement will report to the President/CEO and will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of fundraising, special events, capital campaigns, deferred giving programs, and other community activities essential to philanthropy. In order to achieve this, the Director of Advancement will:
¨ Establish and sustain a collaborative management and leadership style that inspires excellence through personal example and clear communications with all constituents.
¨ Develop and implement long-range strategic planning based on the mission and goals set by the CEO and Board of Directors to ensure that annual programmatic plans are prepared along with the submission of an annual budget.
¨ Provide philanthropic leadership for the ABHM Foundation Board, Community Advisory Boards, and Home Office and Community leaders in support of the success of the organization through appropriate planning and implementation of systems policies, and procedures.
¨ Identify relationships with new foundations to increase support, and nurture existing relationships with current foundation donors. Maintain and submit grant proposals and reports.
¨ Explore potential relationships and identify opportunities for other possible funding sources (i.e., corporations).
¨ Develop and manage a comprehensive plan for identifying and cultivating individual donors for strategic major gift support and planned giving programs. Establish strong relationships with constituents and motivate appropriate staff in support of this effort through training and coaching.
¨ Create opportunities to engage the Board in development programs and build enthusiasm for fundraising goals.
¨ Represent the organization at public events, forums, and conferences with other members of the staff and Board.
¨ Provide technical assistance to develop programs and coordinate organizational and computerization requirements for maintaining information (e.g., licensing agreements, direct mail, donor tracking and recognition, web-based commerce, promotions, etc.).
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The finalist candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and five to ten years of proven experience in organization and administration of fund development campaigns, donor cultivation, grant writing, planned giving, and prospect research and management with Gift Maker Pro, Raisers Edge, or similar software program. He/she will also have knowledge of key legal and tax issues related to fundraising programs, experience working with corporate teams, and budgeting and fiscal reporting experience. He/she will be an effective communicator who can speak well to individuals and groups, makes a good first impression, and is empathetic toward others. Our finalist must also be willing to travel within the region and to work long hours during deadline periods when needed.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
He/she will be a team oriented, participative and proactive manager. He/she will also be a confident, politically astute leader who can foster teamwork and a sense of satisfaction among all constituent groups. The finalist candidate will be a person of high ethical standards and have a personal reputation that would reflect well on the organization. Of equal importance will be a high standard of care and concern for the residents, their families, and community leaders.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will consist of a base salary, which recognizes the experience, accomplishment and ability of the selected candidate, and a competitive set of related benefits.
Each member of Deffet Group, Inc. fully understands the need for maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding executives and organizations. It is our policy never to present anyone as a candidate on any search project without that individual’s specific permission, and to maintain candidate’s confidentiality throughout and beyond the extent of the search. For further information on this opportunity, please contact Cathrine Lester, at 740/666-7600.
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