Director of Advancement

Director of Advancement
Full-Time, Salary Commensurate With Experience ($60k-$75k)

The Director of Advancement is primarily responsible for ensuring James House reaches its funding targets. Responsibilities include:
● Develop and execute the James House annual advancement plan
● Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and local, state and federal government
● Write, submit, and monitor grant proposals and reports
● In conjunction with the CEO develop and maintain ongoing relationships with donors
● In conjunction with the CEO, maintain community relations and networking (example: BNI, Chambers of Commerce)
● Manage fundraising campaigns
● Manage the implementation of Little Green Light and oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing
● In conjunction with the Advancement Associate, create monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed
● Provide input for social media accounts and website
● Coordinate production and mailing of appeal letters
● In conjunction with team members, create flyers, handbills, billboards, and other materials
● Exhibit congruence between the mission and values of James House and interactions with the community/clients
● Thoroughly understand and abide by James House’s policies and correctly implement all procedures
● Other duties as assigned

Requirements
● Knowledge of the Tri-Cities and surrounding counties, reliable transportation, a valid VA state driver’s license, and in-force automobile insurance
●  Four or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including successful grant applications preferred, but willing to train a high energy, outgoing individual with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
● Proficiency in Little Green Light or similar CRM, Microsoft products, and Canva
● Database management experience
● Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
● Ability to work independently with little supervision
● Successful background check

The responsibilities outlined above are neither intended to be all-inclusive nor to list all of the tasks to be performed. The responsibilities herein listed are intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of an essential responsibility does not preclude your supervisor from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical James House – August 2025 assignment to the position. The position requires some local and statewide travel and includes some night and weekend hours, reliable transportation, a valid VA state driver’s license, and auto insurance for one's own vehicle. The position requires some local and statewide travel and includes some night and weekend hours.

James House is an Equal Opportunity Action employer and is a drug-free, smoke-free workplace. People traditionally marginalized in the workplace are strongly encouraged to apply. By providing mission-driven, client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services through case management plans, we help clients create outcomes that address life satisfaction, hope and optimism, empowerment, and knowledge about issues associated with interpersonal violence and the services available to address these issues. Our ultimate goal is to assure client self-sufficiency and sustainable change through coaching and empowering strategies. This is a very full-time position, requiring nights and weekends. Benefits include accrued PTO, 4% contribution to your 403B, paid holidays, travel reimbursement, paid memberships, flexible work hours, and the opportunity to work with a great team to help us change lives!

James House – August 2025