Director of Advancement

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Advancement

Reports To: Director of City on a Hill

Salary: This full-time, competitively compensated senior position will receive a base salary of 80k-100k commensurate with experience, along with an incentive structure.

Mission: City on a Hill seeks to be the community that inspires and forms the young adult generation to be saints! It began as a ministry of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Fifteen years later in 2021, City on a Hill became an independent 501(c)3 organization and lay apostolate. Now, the apostolate is preparing for expansion to other markets.
"City on a Hill has grown from a ground-breaking ministry with a few dozen people to a community that annually reaches over 2,500 young adults, 600 of whom are well-engaged participants. City on a Hill's leadership has proven itself through expertly managed events, leadership and disciple-making trainings, small groups, two annual mission and adventure trips, a growing and effective social media presence, and a popular podcast. City on a Hill is credited with more than 100 marriages, more than 200 adults who have entered into regular spiritual direction and at least a half dozen vocations to the seminary or religious life."
--Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph

To apply: Please send your resume and three references (two professional, one personal) to Catherine Cheney at catherine@kansascityonahill.org. The position will remain open until filled.

Position Objective:
The primary objective of this position is to develop and sustain a community of supporters for City on a Hill, making possible long-term sustainability and growth for the apostolate, particularly as it expands to new cities. The Director of Advancement will play a key role in the national growth of this dynamic organization.

Development Strategy
-Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to plan and execute fundraising strategies to reach City on a Hill's annual development goals in Kansas City as well as the seed money goals for an expansion budget.
-Establish engagement strategies for the various segments in City on a Hill's database: young adults, alumni, major donors, etc.

Donor Engagement
-Reach out and build relationships with prospective and current supporters, sharing City on a Hill's mission and vision, and identifying unique opportunities to partner with these individuals.
-Secure and process gifts, sending out timely thank you notes and donor acknowledgements.
-Implement best practices for retaining current donors.
-Serve as a responsive point of contact for donors, and send end of year tax letters and receipts.
-Attend and assist in planning for events gathering and honoring City on a Hill's supporters.
-Assist the committee planning the City Lights Gala, making invitations to donors and prospective donors, and helping to execute the development portion of the evening.
-Interface with the Board of Directors, Expansion Committee, and other advisors as needed.
-Support our Community Experience Manager in keeping Salesforce up-to-date with information about City on a Hill's donors and prospects and their engagement with City on a Hill.

Grants and Sponsorships
-Identify opportunities to partner with foundations, and manage the outreach and grant application process.
-Coordinate in-kind donation opportunities, and where possible, long-term partnerships with corporate sponsors.

Communication
-Develop strategies to share City on a Hill's mission and goals with various audiences.
-Work with City on a Hill's team to produce attractive materials and media for City on a Hill that help us share our mission.
-Create and disseminate regular communications for donors, including an annual report, in order to share City on a Hill's mission, and include them in our vibrant community.
-Represent City on a Hill at meetings and events across the metro area, and nationally.

Requirements:
-A humble Catholic with intense zeal for the Gospel
-Zeal for City on a Hill's mission and core values
-A track record of integrity and success in reaching goals
-A polished and effective communicator through a variety of channels
-A gift for networking and relationship building
-The ability to travel occasionally or attend meetings outside of business hours.

Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
-15+ years of experience in development work (including handling major gifts), sales, or a field with similar competencies is required for this position
-Demonstrated creativity and innovation in fundraising strategy is preferred
-Experience in written communication required, grant-writing experience preferred

About the Employer

City on a Hill seeks to be the community that inspires and forms the young adult generation to be saints. Kansas City's City on a Hill involves 2,000+ young adults every year in a number of initiatives, including sports leagues, Adoration events, retreats, trips, formation opportunities, and more. The apostolate embraces core values of the primacy of holiness, formation in lay apostolate, radical hospitality, and a ground-up leadership model.