Assistant Field Director - WI

Assistant Field Director - WI

Working from the assigned Regional office location this position has responsibility for accomplishing the fundraising goals of the Funds Development and Marketing (FDM) program of Church World Service in the Winn-Kota Region comprised of the four states of Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota. She he is part of a team effort in the development implementation and fundraising management oversight of Regional resource development activities in support of the overall work of the agency as outlined in the Field Staff Roles and Expectations document. Within the scope of the Region the Assistant Field Director carries responsibility for supporting a variety of fundraising activities with an emphasis on the organization of community-based special events i.e. CROP Hunger Walks through volunteer networks. Other primary fund raising activities include seeking funds from congregations women s groups and others in support of CWS Congregational Programs CWS Kit Program and other CWS program initiatives. Integral to the fund raising efforts is the education of various constituencies about the issues of hunger poverty and its related causes and interpreting CWS s response. The exempt position requires an average 60 percent time allocated to relationship building and direct fundraising with volunteers and various other constituencies including intensive and intentional travel within the assigned Region as well as event management and follow-up. The remaining 40% time on average is allocated to Regional program planning office administration constituent services and reporting. Occasional travel to attend Area and national management and training meetings is expected. The ability to work a typical work week averaging 45-50 hours including evenings and weekends is required. Essential Duties CROP Hunger Events Fund Raising Consult and interact with congregational and community leaders (clergy groups local hunger agencies congregations schools civic groups etc.) to recruit and equip identified key volunteers to plan organize and promote CROP Hunger Walks set goals and evaluate results. As informed by overall Walk fund raising priorities focus at least 50 percent of direct Walk fund raising time with the majority of that time allocated to on-site presence in counties and communities identified as having the greatest potential for enhanced and or new participation and income generation. Plan and lead Walk leadership training sessions to equip and enhance volunteers community organizing public speaking and program interpretation skills as a way of maximizing outreach efforts. Promote and use TeamRaiser for online fundraising with both staff and volunteers to augment the Regional fund raising and programmatic outreach. Ensure that all event-related support documents (committee lists local allocation requests insurance requests material orders etc.) are submitted on schedule and income from events in the Region are appropriately and accurately accounted for. Other Fund Raising Primarily by implementing cross-marketing strategies through on-site community presence and electronic communications Interpret and promote the CWS Congregational and Kit Programs. Promote and seek congregational mission funds and alternative gifts Regional small family foundation and corporate gifts organizational and corporate gifts and matching gifts. Assist the Development Associate in the identification and cultivation of major donors as appropriate. Promote Planned and Monthly Giving Program. Participate in the development of a Regional emergency response plan and contact list to facilitate immediate action in the event of a national international disaster. Work with other CWS staff and volunteers to develop new and innovative fund raising programs and strategies. Promotional Educational Advocacy Activities Interpret and promote CWS programs and related global issues in various congregational and community settings through public speaking and writing opportunities and the use of CWS programmatic educational and advocacy resources. Encourage prepare and or lead CWS international travel experiences for event volunteers and other constituents. Communications Assist with the design and writing of Area Regional constituent e-communications and evaluate their effectiveness in consultation with FDM communicators. Assist with the development and maintenance of relationships with secular and denominational media and prepare news releases when appropriate. Cultivate and maintain a social media presence and fan-base in support of the regional program and activities in conformance with organizational protocols. Assist with the development and maintenance of a regional constituent database that supports the electronic communications sent from the regional office. Ensure that all Regional communication efforts are consistent with the CWS Style Guide and conform to organizational protocols. Administrative Duties Assist with the annual evaluation planning and budgeting process for the Region. Quarterly review progress toward achievement of goals with supervisor. Provide feedback and adjust work plan as needed. Participate in regular Regional and Area staff meetings. Attend national training and staff events as scheduled. Respond promptly to communication requests from supervisors. Communicate and consult as necessary and required with supervisor and other appropriate organizational staff on personnel programmatic financial or other issues related to the Regional program. Participate in periodic performance reviews. Review Regional income and expense reports monthly to ensure expenditures and other Regional activities are in accordance with approved annual budgets and program plans. Prepare and submit to supervisor accurate and timely monthly expense statement reports and time sheet. Perform other related duties and special projects as requested. Qualifications Education Undergraduate degree in related field. Experience Minimum three years of proven experience in multiple fundraising methods constituent engagement program management office administration and volunteer management. Motivational public speaking and writing skills essential. Strong interpersonal and public verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively. Previous employment and or volunteer experience with a non-profit and or faith-based organization is useful. Other Requirements Must possess ability to think creatively and strategically demonstrate initiative be self motivated and function independently work within a team environment and be flexible. Computer and electronic communications competency in word processing spreadsheet database electronic Internet Intranet and social networking applications required. Must have a valid automobile operator s license.