Advancement Director

Solid Rock is looking for an Advancement Director to join our team. 
The position is full-time/40hrs a week.

General Purpose:

Solid Rock’s Advancement Director is in charge of all fundraising efforts, also referred to as advancement/development activities. They are responsible for ensuring Solid Rock receives sufficient funding to carry out its mission.

The Advancement Director’s daily routine is dictated by their primary goal of securing donations for Solid Rock. This includes but is not limited to acknowledging donations and tracking donations, setting tours and meetings (face-to-face with potential donors), and prepping proposals and applications for grants. The Advancement Director will also support the Executive Director and fundraising chairs in the planning, implementation, and stewardship of fundraising events.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Solid Rock Youth Ministries

• A passion for connecting with others and sharing stories

• The ability to work well with others, including the SRYM staff, dozens of volunteers in various capacities, and community members

• Fundraising experience and/or Education preferred

• Ability to track financials, manage budgets, and set fundraising goals

• Comfortable with setting donor meetings and soliciting funds

• Confidence with self-direction, goal setting and making appeals

• Occasional weekend and evening availability for special events, meetings and fundraisers

• Comfortable with specific communication, progress transparency, and reporting to the Executive Director and ability to redirect efforts as suggested by the Executive Director