About the Position
Summary
Scope of Position:
The Director of the Beacon Hill Foundation is responsible for planning, designing, and implementing comprehensive philanthropy programs and working collaboratively with internal and external partners focused on the goal of significantly increasing constituent involvement and fundraising outcomes through stewardship and solicitation.
This includes responsibility for comprehensive planning and execution of major and planned gift programs as well as assistance with grantmaking and annual giving. The Director reports to Kristin Gootjes, President and CEO of Kristin Gootjes Fundraising, governed by the President and CEO of Beacon Hill at Eastgate.
Working Conditions
Excellent benefit package
Excellent staff support, including:
● Support and guidance from consultant
● Marketing staff support for communications, including writing, branding, and presentations
● Logistical and event planning support
● Database management staff for gift processing and reporting
Job Duties
Primary Responsibilities:
● Lead, direct, and manage all aspects of the annual, major, and planned giving philanthropic efforts, secure gifts and pledges in support of the Foundation and organizational goals.
● Serve as the on-site representative of the foundation most weekdays.
● Develop and implement strategic stewardship with existing and potential donors in support of Beacon Hill Foundation priorities and initiatives.
● Cultivate a strong working relationship with volunteers, board members, and Beacon Hill at Eastgate staff, while ensuring transparency, accountability, and open communication in the presentation and measurement of financial and fundraising goals and outcomes.
● Represent the foundation amongst key constituents including residents, donors, volunteers, staff, administrators, and community leaders.
● Be an inspiring advocate and active participant in the community and with key community organizations.
● Ensure dynamic processes in all phases of donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
● In partnership with marketing, communications, record keeping, and event planning staff members, devise and implement effective internal and external messaging and methods of advancement communication and solicitation.
Requirements
Qualifications
● Passion and commitment to serving older adults.
● Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with others, both internally and externally.
Five years or more of experience in fundraising position.
● Strong communication skills including speaking, listening, and writing in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
● Ability to make decisions; solve problems; assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks; and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
● Relentlessly positive attitude toward work.
Salary Range
How to Apply
Please send resume and inquiry to Kristin Gootjes:
kristingootjes@gmail.com
(616) 745-8452
Application Deadline:
About the Organization
About Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill at Eastgate is a distinctive, not-for-profit retirement community located in Grand Rapids’ desirable Eastgate neighborhood. Our diverse community of residents, staff and guests are welcomed into a gracious space of connection and care. It’s a vibrant life that pays attention to individuals—who they are and where they are in their life’s journey. Our unsurpassed amenities, world-class cuisine, beautifully appointed interiors, and state-of-the-art facilities help us deliver a new standard in senior living.
Beacon Hill at Eastgate has again received national recognition, this time being ranked third overall by FORTUNE in its 2024 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Aging Services for Senior Housing and Care.
To be considered for the honor, organizations needed to be Great Place To Work-Certified™, have under 1,000 employees, and provide senior housing or care. To determine the rankings, FORTUNE and Great Places to Work analyzed survey feedback from more than 181,000 U.S. employees on issues from pay and benefits to personal development opportunities and collegiality. Beacon Hill at Eastgate was the only Michigan organization in the top 10 on this list.
About Beacon Hill Foundation
Beacon Hill at Eastgate holds a special place in the hearts of our residents and their families. We are a community of caring and support, and we believe in providing a nurturing place to live for all of our seniors – including those in need. Our focus for all residents is life enrichment, from health and wellness and spiritual care, to the arts and education.
The Beacon Hill Foundation supports many initiatives that better the lives of our residents and their families, staff, and surrounding community.
