Posted on July 31, 2012

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Vice President of Resource Development

Outreach Community Ministries, Inc. (OCM or Outreach) and its partner churches are dedicated to putting this mission into action by providing a full range of charitable, educational, religious and community development activities. These activities help people and the communities they live in realize their God-given potential as uniquely gifted individuals, in their family and community relationships, and in the relationship that they can have with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

OCM has provided over 30 years of continuous service to the people of Central-Western DuPage County. The original organization, Wheaton Youth Outreach (WYO), was formed in 1971 by a coalition of local clergy concerned about teenagers and families in distress. Since then, the organization has grown from a few foster care homes for teenage boys into the myriad programs we now offer from sites in Wheaton, Warrenville and Carol Stream. Since Chris Ellerman, CEO, signed on as the agency’s only employee in 1977, Outreach has grown to a staff of over 80 full and part-time employees and over 600 active volunteers. The philosophy of ministry includes a commitment to neighborhood and community-based services, and a strong commitment to develop and provide services within these communities as long as there are unmet needs requiring creative responses.

The Opportunity: Vice President of Resource Development

As a key member of the senior management team reporting to the CEO of Outreach Community Ministries, the Vice President of Resource Development is responsible for providing the leadership, direction, and management of the fund development and public relations functions. Working with the CEO and a dedicated Board of Trustees, this senior manager is responsible for planning and directing activities to meet annual operating and capital budgets. There are seven in the department with five direct reports, including an Event Management Coordinator, Corporate and Foundations Manager, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator, Database Manager, and an Executive Assistant. This position will focus on achieving fundraising goals and maintaining relationships with existing donors; supporting the Board and CEO in their philanthropic responsibilities, building and mentoring the team, and working collaboratively with the CEO to design and implement strategies to usher in a new, next generation cohort of donors for the organization that broaden and expand the diversity of the philanthropic income streams.

The Qualified Candidate: Outreach Community Ministries seeks an innovative, entrepreneurial and seasoned fundraising professional with at least 7-10 years of progressive experience in leadership and management, coupled with progressive experience in diverse development programs and faith-based leadership positions. Ideally s/he will have managed fundraising campaigns and major gift programs and have a demonstrated record of successfully closing personal solicitations. S/he will be an energetic, natural leader who is passionate and committed to the full mission and vision of OCM. Involvement in the West Suburban philanthropic community and familiarity with nearby church communities/networks will be helpful.

Specific Requirements Include:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in leadership and management, with documented ability to manage staff and lead team;.
• Proven ability to build strong external relationships with a variety of volunteers, faith organizations, public leadership, partner organizations and other stakeholders;
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to the faith-based mission of Outreach Community Ministries;
• Track record of success in meeting and exceeding fundraising goals;
• Track record in financial management, stewardship, and developing strategies to successfully increase revenue;
• Proven success in building strong and productive staff work teams with a focus on mentoring and nurturing staff development;
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate the active involvement in and the leadership for major fund raising initiatives and events (i.e, Woman’s Board, Golf events, etc.);
• Strong analytic and strategic-thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to create, implement and monitor complex plans, and translate those plans into goals and concrete strategies;
• Career track record that shows stability with an organization and capacity to develop and nurture relationships culminating in overall success.

This position offers a competitive salary with strong benefits. Relocation assistance may be available for non-Dupage County residents. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Outreach Community Ministries is a Christian, interdenominational, community service organization and will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law. OCM, Inc. reserves the right to make faith-based hiring decisions as permitted under Title VII (42 U.S.C. Section 2000e – 1(a)

Alford Group Executive Search (www.ag-es.com) is a retained search firm dedicated to providing recruitment services of exceptional quality and strengthening the not-for-profit community through professional staffing solutions.

To Apply: The search is being managed by Heather A. Eddy, CFRE, President and COO of Alford Group Executive Search. No applications will be accepted via email. Questions may be addressed to Whitney Wade at wwade@alford.com. To apply, candidates should submit their cover letter and resume and complete the online application at http://ag-es.kintera.org/appli cant.