Director of Development
About River Edge Behavioral Health
River Edge Behavioral Health exists to share the stories of more than 10,000 people with behavioral health, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities and inspire our clients and the communities to make life better. River Edge is where caring professionals provide expert services to many people, we serve by offering safe spaces for groups, coordinated care, and evidenced-based outpatient care. In addition to inpatient stabilization and Substance Abuse Services.
At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges.
River Edge is currently seeking a full-time energetic and enthusiastic Director of Development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing a fundraising campaign to support the River Edge Foundation short- and long-term program goals and maintain knowledge of fundraisers' interests and cultivate relationships with fellow employees and volunteers. You will be an active participant in fundraising events, undertake vision meeting, and maintain a social media presence.
The successful applicant will build lasting relationships with donors and keep them informed on how their financial input is making the world a better place. Preferred candidates will be self-motived, deadline-driven multitaskers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the board of directors to create and implement a fundraising plan. Works with the CEO and foundation chair to determine fundraising and priorities and financial goals.
- Sets annual monetary goals and implementation plans to align short- and long-term goals. Establishes fundraising objectives for the organization, setting one year, five year, and longer-term goals.
- Manage and maintain development software, which houses the database of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals. Collaborate and monitor staff responsible for data entry and gift processing.
- Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous and current, donors as well as the public. Collaborating with the communications team to develop a digital fundraising strategy.
- Research potential sources of, and applies for, grants and public funding to support River Edge Behavior Health and or River Edge Foundation goals. Furnishing board of directors with regular progress reports on fundraising initiatives, goal obtainment and recommendations for adjustments.
- Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
- Develop 'friend-raising" events that provide fiscal growth and engagement of new/current donors. Events must be mission relevant, donor educational, and cost effective. Collaborating with a network to identify and build relationships with new donors.
- Obtain financial support from individuals within the or organization to meet of exceed R.E.A.C.H. goals. Generating development materials such as grants and giving statements.
- Create, or supervise volunteer or contractor, timely printed, email and social media communications to donors and prospects that communicate case for support and impact of gifts.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
- At least five (5) years in fundraising for a nonprofit organization highly profit organization (preferred)
- At least two (2) years of relevant managerial experience preferred.
- All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
- Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members)
- Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
- Exemplify excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
Additional Information:
The Application Process:
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Safe Working Environment:
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continues to be the most effective way to fight.
Diversity and Inclusion:
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace:
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
At Will Workplace:
Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.