Organization

Deutsches Altenheim, Inc. a caring and vibrant senior living and elder care community in West Roxbury, MA (on the commuter rail) 9 miles southwest of Boston. Deutsches Altenheim's mission is to provide an elder care setting that fosters the traditions of German heritage while serving residents and patients from all cultures. Deutsches Altenheim includes on one campus the German Centre for Extended Care, with post-acute rehabilitation (44 beds), long-term care (44 beds) and an Alzheimer Memory Care (45 beds); Edelweiss Village, a 62 apartment assisted living community; and Senior Place, a 35 client adult day program. With a history of over 100 years of caring for seniors in long and short term care, Deutsches Altenheim is a trusted place for generations of families. In 2020, Deutsches Altenheim became affiliated with Legacy Lifecare, a nonprofit management resources collaborative that includes Chelsea Jewish Lifecare of Chelsea and Peabody and JGS Lifecare of Longmeadow. Deutsches Altenheim Foundation is the non-profit's supporting and fundraising organization.

Executive Director of Development

Position Overview:

The Executive Director of Development is responsible for directing, leading and executing a strategic fundraising plan focused on major gifts. This position will report directly to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Deutsches Altenheim Foundation Board, the Legacy Lifecare executive team, and senior leaders of Deutsches Altenheim, Inc. to identify funding and donor engagement opportunities. The role will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of five to six figure gifts, with a first-year goal of $250,000 in confirmed gifts, and an expectation of increased goals in each future year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research potential donors to gain insights into priorities, application guidelines, relationships and other charitable giving to understand how to effectively position Deutsches Altenheim Foundation for funding.
• Set and deliver on ambitious goals. Prioritize qualified donors and build relationships
• Identify, research, and manage a portfolio of 150 to 200 major gift prospects, which includes individuals, corporations and foundations. Continuously build the donor pipeline. Manage donor portfolio with a straightforward and efficient process, documenting donor interaction and pipeline movement in the database of record.
• Solicit foundations and submit grant applications or proposals to support designated operating and program priorities to meet or exceed annual fundraising targets.
• Partner with Deutsches Altenheim Foundation Board, Legacy Lifecare executive team, and senior leaders of Deutsches Altenheim, Inc. in developing relationships with major gift prospects when an existing relationship or influence is determined.
• Develop and execute on donor engagement plans, including recognition, stewardship and fulfillment reporting.
• Strategically direct and collaborate with the Development Manager to fully leverage development opportunities, initiatives, and messaging.

Preferred Education, Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing or related program.
• Five to seven years of experience in fundraising, managing a portfolio of donors, and with a proven record qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding five and six figure gifts.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with excellent customer service, problem solving and organization skills
• High degree of professionalism, attention to detail, discretion and sound judgement.
• Motivated by ambitious goals and deadlines.
• Adaptable and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, CRM databases, Raiser's Edge experience preferred, and use of research platforms, such as Foundation Directory, Donor Search.

Why Choose Deutsches Altenheim?

Deutsches Altenheim is committed to being an "Employer of Choice". We offer multiple employment opportunities for people with various interests and backgrounds interested in working in a variety of health care settings. At Deutsches Altenheim, you will find a great working environment and an excellent compensation package for eligible employees.

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