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Jennifer Hecker
Executive Director
- (785) 625-4202
- h2.options@help4abuse.org
Meagan Zampieri-Lillpopp
Director of Client Services
- (785) 625-4202
- mzl@help4abuse.org
Morgan Hart
Volunteer Specialist
- (785) 625-4202
- morgan@help4abuse.org
Isaac Harold
Community Services Coordinator
- (785) 625-4202
- isaac@help4abuse.org
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Operations Specialist - Full-Time
Development Director
Development Director
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Position Summary
Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director (DD) will spearhead fundraising efforts as Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services continues to grow. The DD plans and implements the organization’s development and fundraising programming to provide for short- and long-term needs of the agency including annual campaigns and capital campaigns.
Essential Functions
Unrestricted – 100%
- Develop and execute Options’ annual fundraising plan, in coordination with the Fundraising Committee
- Participate in Fundraising Committee meetings
- Secure financial support from individuals, local businesses, foundations and corporations
- Manage the implementation of donor relations management software, and direct the staff responsible for data entry and gift processing
- Create and execute a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with current donors
- Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them
- Develop and grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors
- Develop, plan and execute special fundraising and “friend raising” events
- Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
- Conduct foundation seeking activities including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements
- Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies
- Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives
- Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives
- Direct employee fundraising drives
- Oversee prospect research
- Work closely with staff, Executive Director, and Board of Directors
- Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Options and/or its programs and services with the community, including the Executive Director when appropriate
- Produce relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to donors and the public, including social media posts (for example: Annual Reports, quarterly newsletters, case statements, etc.)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Results Driven
- Business Acumen
- Decision Making
- Financial Management
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Collaboration Skills
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Work Environment
This job operates in both an office environment as well as a home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employees may be required to lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Travel
Travel is primarily local (within the 18-county service area) during the business day, although some out of the area and overnight travel will be expected.
Preferred Education and Experience
- BA (required), MA (a plus)
- Five-plus years’ experience in non-profit development or related area
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
- Knowledge of donor/customer relations management software
- Must embrace the mission of Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills
- Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift solicitation
- Possess the skills to work with and motivate board members and other volunteers
- Have the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships
- Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
- Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals
- Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.
- Must demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural diversity, sexual orientation, and religious backgrounds
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must have valid Kansas Driver’s License with clean driving record, reliable transportation w/ valid vehicle insurance
- Ability to work in the United States
This is a full-time position; regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Classification: salaried; exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Department: Administration
Evening Shelter Advocate
Position Summary
The Shelter Advocate has primary responsibility for shelter-based services including implementation of daily shelter services, manning the 24-hour helpline, cleaning and maintaining the shelter and responding to crisis calls. The Shelter Advocate assists victims as they proceed through the criminal justice and/or medical system and provide services both during crisis and after to assist in stabilizing their lives after victimization.
Essential Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
VOCA – 100%
- Provide direct services to victims and ensure proactive service delivery and follow-up.
- Respond to on-call requests for victims, sometimes at various locations including, but not limited to, law enforcement centers, hospitals, on-scene (as requested by law enforcement) and other public locations.
- Provide all 12 Core Sexual Assault Services and all 13 Core Domestic Violence Services in accordance with the Advocate Manual and other agency protocols.
- Assist victims to develop safety plans, both immediate and long term.
- Perform victim intakes, as assigned.
- Provide victims with referrals for other services and assist victims to apply for community resources such as housing, drug/alcohol counseling, mental health services, financial assistance, etc.
- Assist victims to complete and submit Victim Compensation applications.
- Primary responsibility to answer the helpline when the main office is not open.
- Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a healthy and safe living environment for shelter residents.
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies
- Decision making
- Collaboration skills
- Results driven
- Communication proficiency
- Technical capacity
- Teamwork orientation
- Thoroughness
- Flexibility
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job primarily operates in a residential living facility. This role routines uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Work may also be performed at alternate locations including Options office(s), partner’s offices, law enforcement centers, and courts. This role also routinely uses regular household equipment and cleaning supplies, and food storage and procurement.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employees may be required to lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Travel
Travel is primarily local (within the 18 county service area) during the business day, although some out of the area and overnight travel will be expected.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with a minimum of one year related experience
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in relevant field with a minimum of three years’ recent, related experience OR
High School Diploma/GED with five consecutive years of continuous experience in a related field
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Must demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural diversity, sexual orientation, and religious backgrounds.
- Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele, staff, community partners, and allied professionals.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must have valid Kansas Driver’s License with clean driving record, reliable transportation w/ valid vehicle insurance and ability to transport victims in personal vehicle, as needed.
- Ability to work in the United States.
Please include cover letter!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
