Director of Advancement

Position Summary:

The Director of Philanthropy and Engagement cultivates strong relationships with donors, partners, and the broader community to support Lifeline’s mission. Providing oversight and direction for fund development, communications, and events. At this time, this role is supported by contractual nonprofit expertise in the areas of fundraising and communications, and staff resources to execute strategies effectively, strengthen community connections, amplify the organization’s visibility, and ensure sustainable philanthropic support for Lifeline’s programs and services.

Key responsibilities include:

Fund Development – 60%

You will coordinate Lifeline’s annual and campaign-specific fundraising initiatives, tracking and reporting metrics for all fundraising initiatives and managing Lifeline’s constituent/donor databases. You will establish and maintain Lifeline’s annual giving calendar, assisting with the identification, research, and tracking of grant opportunities, and overseeing the planning and analysis of direct mail campaigns, email solicitations, and other donor outreach initiatives. You’ll also spearhead Lifeline’s efforts around Major Gifts, providing support to the Executive Director and key volunteers for donor cultivation, including identification, qualification through research, relationship-building, briefing, requests for support, follow-ups, stewardship, and donor recognition. Ability to maintain donor and client confidentiality is required.

Communications – 30%

You will develop and implement a strategic communications plan to support fundraising, engagement, and organizational visibility goals, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all communications. Using your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail, you’ll collaborate with program staff to create compelling stories and content that highlight the organization’s impact, and oversee the creation and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, social media updates, and other communications channels that engage donors and supporters.

Engagement (Events) – 10%

You will provide leadership and director for Lifeline events, assisting with planning, organizing, and execution of events open to the public and private events focused on donor engagement activities. But at Lifeline, we all pitch in to make our annual events successful.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher. Preference to those with experience in nonprofit work, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, successful experience in managing and directing multiple projects, and a strong ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for use with fund development communications.

Note: This position description serves as a general overview of the role’s responsibilities and requirements. Duties and expectations may be adjusted to accommodate the organization’s evolving needs.

To Apply: Please click here to apply (preferred) or send your cover letter and resume to info@solventgrp.com with the subject line: Lifeline Director of Philanthropy and Engagement Application. For Questions, please contact Anthony Rupard, Principal at The Solvent Group, at anthony@solventgrp.com. Apply Here. https://forms.gle/kuUmb2i9kjiCEH2N9

We: empower our staff to carry out our mission in a compassionate, highly-trained manner. Committed to talent attraction and retention, we value the personal and professional growth of our team. From our 42+ staff members to our 75+ volunteers, and our highly visible and respected Board of local community leaders, we are dedicated to our mission because many of us have witnessed firsthand the toll addiction can take on family, friends, and the entire community.

You: are driven to support those dealing with the devastating effects of addiction and are excited to collaborate with a dedicated team of individuals, businesses, volunteers, and local partners working to make an impact in greater Paducah.

Benefits and Work Environment:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
• HEALTH INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• PAID TIME OFF
• 3% RETIREMENT MATCH