Jobs and Mentorship

Overview

 The Sr. Development Director advances the mission of St. Luke’s Foundation by increasing the level of involvement and philanthropic support from donors and prospects. Reports to the President of St. Luke’s Foundation and supervises three fundraising team members.  Works collaboratively with Foundation staff, the Foundation board and internal/external constituents.  Opportunity for advancement.  Position responsibilities include managing a portfolio of 175 gift prospects through identification, cultivation and solicitation of unrestricted and restricted gifts that may be planned or current. Plan and execute strategies to market planned gift vehicles, utilizing Foundation programs and planned giving seminars. Provide oversight and assist with planning of the Koehler Legacy Society’s annual event. Solicits gift of $5,000 and above modeling a moves management strategy to build a major gifts program. Also lead/manage major capital campaigns.  

Overview

 TRAIL of Johnson County (Tools and Resources for Active Independent Living) is a membership-based nonprofit organization headquartered in downtown Iowa City. Our mission is to help older adults who wish to live more safely and comfortably in the places they call home. We provide a wide range of volunteer services, a full calendar of social and educational events, and other member benefits. Founded in 2017, the TRAIL community includes 250 active members who pay a yearly fee for access to services (depending on income), scores of volunteers, and hundreds of contributors.  

TRAIL is seeking a proven nonprofit leader to serve as its Executive Director (ED). As TRAIL’s chief staff officer, the ED oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization, including direct supervision of a half-time Member and Volunteer Services Coordinator; provides leadership and support to the Board of Directors and its committees; serves as TRAIL’s chief development officer; and works with the Board to develop and achieve strategic priorities to advance TRAIL’s mission and success. 

Overview

The Director of Development must have a passion for the mission of St. Luke’s Foundation by increasing the level of involvement and philanthropic support from donors and prospects. Will work with the Foundation’s team with special responsibilities for planning and implementing a program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with the ability to make major annual gifts, special project gifts and planned gifts directed to the mission of UnityPoint Health. The director’s success is dependent on the ability to build new and foster existing relationships. Reports to the President of St. Luke’s Foundation and works collaboratively with Foundation staff, Foundation Board, and internal/external constituents.

Overview

The Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council is seeking knowledgeable and experienced professionals to serve as Mentors. This role involves supporting emerging members of the council in their development of planned giving strategies and practices. The mentor provides advice, shares expertise, and offers insights on best practices in philanthropy, estate planning, and charitable giving in professions such as fundraising, financial planning, charitable giving law and taxes, and others. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping shape the next generation of planned giving professionals.

Are you an emerging professional interested in having a mentor? Email EIPGC to request a mentor and the Board will connect you with a person in our area who can help.