Job Description

About ABLE, Inc. ABLE, Inc., standing for, \xe2\x80\x9cA Brighter Living Experience,\xe2\x80\x9d has been providing residential care to people with developmental disabilities within Houston County for over 30 years. First named Houston County Group Homes, the 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation began as a grass roots effort by concerned parents who sought an alternative to sending their loved ones with disabilities to state institutions or keeping them out of the public eye. ABLE focuses on enhancing the lives of the people it supports by promoting their uniqueness and building their self esteem and independence in a safe and comfortable environment. At ABLE, employees are united in the belief that people with disabilities are best served by those who value them as individuals, fellow community members and friends. Able, Inc., offers a full benefit package, casual work environment and flexible hours! Director of Development & Marketing Job Summary: The Director of Development & Marketing will serve as a trusted philanthropic advisor, educating donors about giving opportunities that would enable them to achieve their desired impact on ABLE, Inc. and the constituents it serves. This role also serves as the organization\xe2\x80\x99s expert in marketing, creating and implementing marketing plans to generate a strong presence in the communities we serve. Qualifications & Skills: Required:

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  • BA/BS or equivalent years of work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in senior level development and/or marketing role with significant fundraising responsibilities
  • Passion for and dedication to ABLE, Inc. mission
  • Experience creating marketing and communication strategies
  • A proven track record of raising major gifts for a non-profit organization
  • Experience with planned giving, corporate and foundation grants
  • Outstanding presentation and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Complete integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
  • Ability to work with time-sensitive issues
  • Ability to travel and work non-standard hours

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  • Experience working with the protection and advocacy of vulnerable populations
  • BA/BS in Business, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

• Identifies with, shares in, and displays a commitment to the vision, mission, core values, and core virtues of ABLE, Inc.
• Creates and executes a multi-year development plan for the organization including but not limited to annual campaigns, year-round stewardship of donors, board education & engagement in philanthropy, database management.
• Creates both fundraising and marketing strategies to attract new and diversified donors and expand the existing donor base and gifts received.
• Researches and implements digital media and new technologies to expand donor outreach and raise awareness of the organization.
• Collaborates with staff to align social media, communications, and outreach efforts.
• Creates, markets, and implements a planned giving program.
• Manages foundation and corporate grant pipeline, LOI\xe2\x80\x99s, proposal writing, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director to fully engage the board of directors and key stakeholders in fundraising campaigns and strategies.
• Set specific fundraising goals to meet the on-going needs of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Protects and stewards the brand of ABLE, Inc.
• Builds the organizations brand by designing and piloting innovative marketing, fundraising and communications approaches.
• Creates a marketing strategy that increases visibility through multiple avenues, including relationship building, targeted messaging, content creating, media releases and social media.
• Gathers and share impact stories through coordination with staff and advocates.
• Explores new partnerships and event opportunities to expand awareness of the organization.

• Partners with the Executive Director to maintain and build relationships across the organization and community to support the strategic goals.
• Attends Board and Foundation meetings as required.

• Attends conferences/workshops as needed to further the organizations\xe2\x80\x99 ability to raise funds and share the story of ABLE in impactful and new ways.

• Proven ability to interact with varied constituencies in a collegial and professional manner.
• Manages change with self-confidence along with a willingness to take calculated risks.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and presentation skills).
• A demonstrated multi-cultural competence \xe2\x80\x93 the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.
• Self-driven; willing to \xe2\x80\x9croll up their sleeves\xe2\x80\x9d; assertive but \xe2\x80\x9cbalanced\xe2\x80\x9d.
• A strong, positive communicator who has a listening presence, speaks effectively and is a visible leader.
• A demonstrated high level of integrity, guided by a sound set of ethical principles.

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• The physical demands described here are representative of those that need to be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit; walk throughout the building and talk and hear. Ability to walk two or three flights of stairs. The individual frequently is required to stand; and use hand to finger, handle or feel. The individual is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may need to assist in lifting a resident/individual in the case of an emergency. Specific correctable vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision. Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Generally, a busy office area subject to frequent interruptions. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

• Background Check, Reference Check, Cleared as an Agency Driver

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of the role. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. ABLE, Inc. reserves the right to change role responsibilities, duties and hours as needed.