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Development ManageR

Objective of the Position: The Development Manager plans, implements, and coordinates fundraising efforts and community activities that will encourage, maintain, and increase philanthropic support to meet the short and long-term needs of Compass Women’s Center and public relations and marketing efforts that will engage women to seek our services. These activities shall be consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.

Because the person in this role is often the first voice or face that a donor will encounter, it is imperative that they be someone who values and respects all people and the Christian faith. The incumbent must embody the organization’s core values: Love, Respect, Service, and Humility, as well as be able to explain the Center's Christian beliefs to callers and potential clients, volunteers, donors, etc. Compass is a pro-life organization and, respectfully, does not provide or refer for abortion services.

Reports to: the Executive Director of Compass Women’s Center

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 32 hours per week

Pay: $40,000

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

Development
- In conjunction with the Executive Director, design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate programs in the following areas of fund development: annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, special events, grants, and other ongoing activities
- Coordinate agency activities in support of the annual fundraising events
- Conduct thorough prospect research and identification activities for the center; devise and implement specific strategies to develop relationships with individual donors and community churches; cultivate these relationships to expand the center’s donor base
- Report in a timely manner the monthly and annual progress, effectiveness, and efficiency of development programs conducted by the center; identify problems in meeting objectives and recommend solutions
- Accept assignments not specifically delineated above as requested by the Executive Director and the board of directors
Marketing
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key contacts within the community; this includes businesses, civic groups, churches, and philanthropic prospects; identify potential fundraising opportunities within these groups and recommend a course of action for entering their markets
- Initiate and share public speaking opportunities with the Executive Director in order to educate and/or update groups willing to support the center
- Work closely with the Executive Director to develop the ministry’s public relations and marketing efforts, including, but not limited to, university and colleges, social media, websites, promotional brochures, billboards, radio and television, and community appearances by the board, staff, and volunteers. These will be directed appropriately to our target audiences
- Research and develop community, church, and university relationships to support new programs and services provided by Compass Women’s Center
All other duties as assigned
- Train and maintain a working knowledge of the computer software programs specifically designated to facilitate donor information

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum: Bachelor's degree plus 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role required
Able to compassionately and respectfully interact with clients and donors of diverse cultures, religions, backgrounds, and traditions
- Preferred experience in customer service, addiction recovery care, or other types of lay support for people experiencing difficult situations
- Understand basic interpersonal dynamics and be able to adjust coaching style to different personalities
Must possess a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Must have a passion for the mission.
- Agree with and can uphold all of Compass’s foundational documents, including:
  - Philosophy Statement
  - Mission & Vision
  - Core Values
  - Statement of Faith and Code of Christian Conduct
  - Policies and Procedures
Strong professional character
- Dependable
- Effective Communicator
- Ethical
- Open-minded & confident
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize daily workload
- Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
- Must be independent and able to act without guidance
Professional-level verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity and proficiency with office technology and equipment
- Familiarity with computers, fax/copy machines, e-calendars, email, cloud-based software, etc.
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite and Google suite

Client Care Associate

Objective of the Position: The Client Care Associate will serve with hope, information, and encouragement to offer support and education to the clients and community of Compass Women’s Center. The incumbent will work directly with clients facing both planned and unplanned pregnancies. The Client Care Associate will humbly promote, encourage, and provide educational services for clients focused on pregnancy and parenting so they may flourish as individuals and parents. This includes meeting one-on-one with multiple clients.

The incumbent will also assist the volunteers of Compass who work directly with the Client Care programs under the supervision of our Client Care Director. They will interact with volunteers at Compass and serve them with care and encouragement.

Because the person in this role is often the first voice or face that a client will encounter, it is imperative that they be someone who values and respects all people and the Christian faith. The incumbent must embody the organization’s core values: Love, Respect, Service, and Humility, as well as being able to explain the Center's Christian beliefs to callers and potential clients, volunteers, donors, etc.

It is important that the incumbent is able to serve people regardless of their faith, culture, lifestyle, or pregnancy decisions. Compass is a pro-life organization and, respectfully, does not provide or refer for abortion services.

Reports to: the Executive Director and the Client Care Director of Compass Women’s Center

Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 21 hours per week

9:30 am-4:30 pm, 3 days a week, with occasional nights or weekends

Pay: hourly $21.00

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

Client Care and Programs: Provide education & support for each client in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion through listening and other helping skills.
- Provide accurate information on abortion, parenting, and adoption within the scope of Compass Women’s Center
- Facilitate helpful and respectful conversations with clients
- Offer support, material resources, and referrals appropriate to a client's situation
- Appropriately follow up with clients
- Maintain client records accurately and confidentially
General Duties: Assist with office operations such as basic operational tasks and answering phones as needed
- Comply with Compass Women’s Center’s requirements for training in this role
- Stay up to date on relevant statistics and information relating to pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and foster care
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum: High school diploma plus 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role required
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred, especially in social work, nursing, education, psychology, or similar
- Experience providing peer-counseling/support to clients in a pregnancy center or similar setting preferred
Able to compassionately and respectfully serve clients of diverse cultures, religions, backgrounds, and traditions
- Preferred experience in customer service, crisis hotline response, addiction recovery care, or other types of lay support for people experiencing difficult situations
- Understand basic interpersonal dynamics and be able to adjust coaching style to different personalities
Must possess a high level of discretion and confidentiality
Understand and be able to implement marketing strategies, including but not limited to:
- Social media
- Events
- Email marketing
- Texting
Must have a passion for the mission
- Agree with and uphold all of Compass’ foundational documents, including:
  - Philosophy Statement
  - Mission & Vision
  - Core Values
  - We are Pro-Life statements
  - What We Believe statement
  - Policies and Procedures
Strong character
- Dependable
- Caring & compassionate
- Ethical
- Open-minded & confident
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize daily workload
- Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
- Must be independent and able to act without guidance
Professional-level verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with office administration and equipment
- Familiarity with computers, fax/copy machines, e-calendars, etc.
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite and Google suite

Fatherhood Program Coordinator

Objective of the Position: The Fatherhood Program Coordinator will contribute to the growth of Compass Women’s Center by overseeing our men’s program and male volunteers who participate in supporting it. The incumbent will be engaged in a variety of duties, including supervision and appointments with male clients, leading the Fatherhood monthly meeting, and training and leading male volunteers. Devotion, diligence, organization, adaptability, and a strong understanding of human relations would be great skills for success as the Fatherhood Program Coordinator at Compass.

Because the person in this role is the first voice and face a male client will encounter, it is imperative that they be someone who values and respects all people and the Christian faith. The incumbent must embody the organization’s core values: Love, Respect, Service, and Humility, as well as be able to explain the Center's Christian beliefs to callers and potential clients, volunteers, donors, etc.

Reports to: the Executive Director of Compass Women’s Center

Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 15 hours per week, 3-5 hours a day, various days of the week: Monday through Thursday, one evening a month for the Fatherhood meeting

Pay: hourly $22.00

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

Client Care and Programs: Provide education & support for each male client in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion through listening and other helping skills.
- Provide accurate information on abortion, parenting, and adoption
- Facilitate helpful and respectful conversations with clients
- Offer support, material resources, and referrals appropriate to a client's situation
  - Maintain a knowledge base of local resources for fathers
    - Appropriately follow up with clients
    - Maintain client records accurately and confidentially
    - Implement or assist in basic marketing or events to connect with clients
    - With the direction of the Executive Director, research, develop, and implement new programs and services. Compass is a growing organization, so change and new developments are part of the experience as an employee.
Volunteer Coordination: lead volunteer coordination, training, retention, and enrichment of male client care focused volunteers under the direction of the Executive Director.
Church Outreach: be a connector between Compass and local churches and faith-based organizations. Seeking, developing, and nourishing relationships and partnerships in order to better serve male clients and achieve the mission of Compass
Assist with office operations, such as basic operational tasks
Comply with Compass Women’s Center’s requirements for continuing education in this role and seek out relevant statistics and information relating to pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor's degree plus 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role required, especially in pastoral care, social work, education, or similar
- Experience providing peer-counseling/support to clients in a pregnancy center or similar setting preferred
Able to graciously and respectfully serve clients of diverse cultures, religions, backgrounds, and traditions
- Preferred experience in customer service, crisis hotline response, addiction recovery care, or other types of lay support for people experiencing difficult situations
- Understand basic interpersonal dynamics and be able to adjust coaching style to different personalities
Must possess a high level of discretion and confidentiality
Understand and be able to implement marketing strategies, including but not limited to
- Social media
- Events
- Email marketing
- Texting
Must have a passion for the mission
- Agree with and can uphold all of Compass’s foundational documents, including:
  - Philosophy Statement
  - Mission & Vision
  - Core Values
  - What We Believe statement
  - Policies and Procedures
Strong character
- Dependable
- Gracious and merciful
- Ethical
- Open-minded & confident
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize daily workload
- Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
- Must be independent and able to act without guidance
Professional level verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with office administration and equipment
- Familiarity with computers, fax/copy machines, e-calendars, etc.
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite and Google suite

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