Senior Director Regional Development

Position Summary: The Regional Director of Development at KVC Foundation plans and oversees diverse fundraising efforts, including individual, corporate, foundation, and organizational giving, aimed at meeting annual and capital goals. They cultivate relationships with internal teams, council members, volunteers, and stakeholders to achieve fundraising objectives through strategic regional initiatives, personal solicitation, grants, special events, and other avenues. Location: St. Louis, MO Schedule: Hybrid Education: Bachelor’s Degree Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in non-profit development with track record of fundraising success Supervision of professional development staff and agency volunteers Preferred Experience/Skills: Raiser’s Edge proficiency Experience working with children and families in a trauma informed environment Licensure/Certification: Valid drivers license Valid Auto Insurance At least 21 years old Qualifications: Demonstrated record of successful annual and capital fundraising. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers. An understanding of regional civic and business communities Exceptional, verbal, analytical and written communication skills Possess a current, valid driver's license and meet requirements for insurance Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and related software packages; donor database experience Essential Duties: Develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives to meet agency budget goals for private support Lead regional advancement efforts in coordination with trustees, volunteers, staff and community constituents Develop, execute and monitor development strategies to enhance cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of regional donors Identify and solicit major gift prospects; develop dynamic relationship strategies Direct annual and long-term strategic planning process Oversee regional development activities including special events, community relations and other related areas. Responsible for all operations in the regional development department including recruitment, training and supervision of advancement personnel and volunteers Establish strong relationships with staff, board, community volunteers, media contacts, referral sources and government leaders to ensure strong regional advocacy and fundraising success Adhere to the professional, fundraising ethics of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) This position may require occasional travel Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned Other responsibilities as needed Competencies: Leadership – possesses leadership skills and behaviors that contribute to superior performance; effectively manages change, problem solving, decision making, managing workloads Judgment – ability to make thoughtful decisions in a timely and confident manner · Execution & Results – ability to adapt to change, effectively cope with the unexpected, systematically problem solve, follow-through and ensure accuracy Customer Focus – properly interacts with others, the ability to work independently or with a team, ethically minded Motivation & Work Ethic – demonstrates personal integrity by operating in an accountable, reliable, and respectful manner Join Us: If you are a dedicated leader passionate about improving patient care and fostering a supportive work environment, we invite you to apply! We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.