Description

The Director of Advancement cultivates strong relationships with donors, partners, and the broader community to support Lifeline’s mission, while also providing oversight and direction for fund development, communications, and events. At this time, this role is supported by contractual nonprofit expertise in the areas of fundraising and communications, and staff resources to execute strategies effectively, strengthen community connections, amplify the organization’s visibility, and ensure sustainable philanthropic support for Lifeline’s programs and services.

Requirements

Fund Development – 60%
You will coordinate Lifeline’s annual and campaign-specific fundraising initiatives, tracking and reporting metrics for all fundraising initiatives and managing Lifeline’s constituent/donor databases. You will establish and maintain Lifeline’s annual giving calendar, assisting with the identification, research, and tracking of grant opportunities, and overseeing the planning and analysis of direct mail campaigns, email solicitations, and other donor outreach initiatives. You’ll also spearhead Lifeline’s efforts around Major Gifts, providing support to the Executive Director and key volunteers for donor cultivation, including identification, qualification through research, relationship-building, briefing, requests for support, follow-ups, stewardship, and donor recognition. Ability to maintain donor and client confidentiality is required.

Communications – 30%
You will develop and implement a strategic communications plan to support fundraising, engagement, and organizational
visibility goals, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all communications. Using your excellent interpersonal
and communication skills, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail, you’ll collaborate with program staff to create compelling stories and content that highlight the organization’s impact, and oversee the creation and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, social media updates, and other communications channels that engage donors and supporters.

Engagement Events – 10%
You will provide leadership and support for Lifeline events, assisting with planning, organizing, and execution of events open
to the public and private events focused on donor engagement activities. But at Lifeline, we all pitch in to make our annual events successful.

We: empower our staff to carry out our mission in a compassionate, highly-trained manner. Committed to talent attraction and retention, we value the personal and professional growth of our team. From our 42+ staff members to our 75+ volunteers, and our highly visible and respected Board of local community leaders, we are dedicated to our mission because many of us have witnessed firsthand the toll addiction can take on family, friends, and the entire community.

You: are called to the fulfilling work of a mission-driven organization like Lifeline and are inspired by the opportunity to work at a nonprofit committed to supporting those dealing with the devastating effects of addiction. You are also excited to collaborate with a dedicated team of individuals, businesses, volunteers, and local partners working to make an impact in greater Paducah.

Benefits and Work Environment:
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE 
- HEALTH INSURANCE
- LIFE INSURANCE
- PAID TIME OFF
- 3% RETIREMENT MATCH

To Apply: Please click here to apply (preferred) or send your cover letter and resume to info@solventgrp.com with the subject line: Lifeline Director of Advancement Application. For Questions, please contact Anthony Rupard, Principal at
The Solvent Group, at anthony@solventgrp.com.