Corporate Director of Advancement: United Church Homes

Organization From its first “home for the aged” in Toledo, Ohio in 1916, United Church Homes® (UCH) has grown to 90 faith-inspired senior living communities across 15 states. Embracing a long-standing relationship with the progressive United Church of Christ, UCH offers holistic, person-centered care and hospitality to people of all faiths, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. To gain a sense of this dynamic Marion, Ohio-based nonprofit, watch this inspiring video thanking donors who invested $47.4MM in the recent Campaign for Abundant Life.

Core Values: Compassion. Hospitality. Respect. Integrity. Stewardship. Transparency.

Opportunity Significant growth potential for a motivated seasoned professional to join the Vice President of Advancement as a key leadership member to partner and oversee daily department operations and more. Desired start date August 1, 2024.

Responsibilities In this newly created corporate position with two direct reports, the successful candidate will help guide strategic initiatives, spearhead fundraising, and nurture talent among the on-site and remote team to foster motivation and drive positive change for the residents served by UCH. Specifically, manage individual donor portfolios of high net-worth donors to identify, accelerate and secure investments of principal, planned and blended gifts of $10K+.

Qualifications, Expectations Skilled fundraiser with demonstrated track record of 7 to 10 years as a strategic thinker and doer, building relationships, generating gifts with a passion for making a tangible impact for the populations served! Commitment to inclusivity. Forward-looking, innovative strategist. Demonstrated successes in discovering donors’ personal values and priorities leading to meaningful gifts. Confidence in supervising others to grow annual giving and grants. Exemplary oral and written communicator. Skilled at identifying, fostering, and implementing efficiencies — technologically and human. Comfortable with hybrid work model encompassing 35%-40% in-state travel. Baccalaureate degree expected, CFRE preferred.

Benefits An attractive benefits package awaits the successful candidate with an array of insurance options; retirement account with match; tuition and student loan reimbursements; scholarship opportunities for employees and dependents. Also, employee assistance program; PTO and PTO Cash-in; nine paid holidays. Rewards, recognition and holiday gifts. Verizon discount. Hybrid support with laptop and mobile phone. Salary range: $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with documented experiences.

Apply If you have been preparing for this exciting high level, demanding, and rewarding role, please email your personalized cover letter explaining your readiness — with succinctly impressive resume — to jody@theyunkergroup.com. Confidentiality assured.

United Church Homes is deeply committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive work environment for everyone. We proudly embrace diversity in all its forms. We believe in creating a space where every individual can thrive, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, race, religion, country of origin, gender, veteran, or disability status. Together, we work towards not just diversity, but true inclusivity, where every voice is heard and valued