Career Opportunities

The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Windwood philanthropy program including friend building, fundraising, database management, and stewardship. The primary office location is Windwood Farm Home for Children in Awendaw, SC. Secondary office location is 900 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Working with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Major Gifts Manager will create and implement a comprehensive philanthropy program that secures financial resources from individuals, foundations, and corporations to support the mission of Windwood Family Services.

This position reports directly to the Chief Philanthropy and Mission Advancement Officer. The Major Gifts Officer should be experienced in the day-to-day operations of a development office, including hands-on donor database management, implementation of an annual fund program, donor moves management, major gifts, donor cultivation, and stewardship.

Principal Responsibilities

•  Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in conjunction with Chief Philanthropy Officer.
•  Coordinate all aspects of the annual fund including list management, planning, stewardship and other donor-related activities.
• Manage donor databases including keeping up to date and accurate donor/prospect information, and notations about donor contact. Provide fundraising reports and analysis.
•  Assist Communications and Event Manager in coordination of donor cultivation events; manage donor steward stewardship program; solicit and manage branded monthly donor and legacy giving programs; and solicit donations, event sponsorships and auction items for annual fundraising gala.
• Assist the Communications Manager with writing donor communications materials including but not limited to writing donor tax thank you letters, grants for individual foundations, and other projects as assigned.
• Contribute ideas and information to the donor newsletter editor as needed.
• Conduct donor prospect research and share findings with Chief Philanthropy Officer and CEO according to Windwood protocols.
•  Act as an ambassador for Windwood to facilitate fundraising activities and increase awareness of Windwood in the communities we serve.
• Assist in the management of volunteers that support the development team including development committee members and business/church partners. 

Major Tasks

• As appropriate and designated by the manager conduct personal donor cultivation and solicitation calls in accordance with Windwood major gift program policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and implement the annual fund campaign. This includes working directly with the Chief Philanthropy office regarding all communication pieces, segmentation, and reporting.
• Manage Donor Stewardship program and oversee timely donor acknowledgements.
• Build and maintain donor relations while concurrently identifying and cultivating new donors.
• Coordinate donor database management including mailings. Maintain accurate donor contact records in the database
• Research current and prospective donors. Maintain and update mailing lists as needed.
• Assist with incoming gift recording. Coordinate donor tax receipt bi-monthly mailing with support from Chief Philanthropy Officer and CEO as needed.
• Research, write and track grants as needed to support the Grants Manager.
• Create monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed for the Chief Philanthropy Officer and CEO.
• Speak about Windwood at community events and meetings when needed.
• Support Windwood volunteer program as needed including participation in work days and busy December volunteer schedule.
• Reach goals set by the annual fund, including but not limited to retention of current donors, increased gifts by current donors, and acquisition of new donors.

As approved by Windwood Board of Directors, will work with CEO, Chief Philanthropy Office, and outside agency on a feasibility study and capital/comprehensive campaign initiative. Take timely and strategic steps in moving prospects through the major gift cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Utilize various giving methods such as cash, planned giving and non-cash gifts.

• Assists with budget development and monitoring for any development activities related to the campaign and all philanthropy initiatives.
• Assists with developing strategies to engage diverse donors including individual, corporate, foundation, and government entities.
• Establish solicitation priorities for a comprehensive campaign in collaboration with CEO and Chief Philanthropy Officer. Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts for a comprehensive campaign as required.
• Assist with recruitment, support, and management of volunteer leadership for the campaign in collaboration with our advisors as needed.
• Assist Communications Manager with writing and development of all campaign print and electronic collateral as requested.
• Assist event coordinator with planning and implement cultivation and recognition events for the campaign.
• Ensure that data related to prospects and donors is recorded and tracked; manage campaign record keeping, evaluation of progress towards goals.
• Recommend revisions to the fundraising plan, as needed, to meet and exceed goals.
• Prepare regular progress reports with assistance from Chief Philanthropy Officer for the CEO.

Departmental Development Team Responsibilities

• Works with the development team on securing committees and volunteers.
• Participate along with other development team members in planning and executing Windwood events. Coordinate post event thank you mailings.
• Attends mission awareness, donor, volunteer, and friend building events.
•  Contribute to the creation of annual goals and Development Plan.
• Prepare reports, data, and statistics on programs when requested.
• Meet deadlines.
• Contributes to all team activities as requested and supports other team members as requested.
• All Windwood business must be conducted using Windwood computers and cell phones to protect donor and client and donor confidentiality.

Promote a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and display a Commitment to Customer
Service. Participate in activities that enhance Professional growth and development.

• Ensure everyone you encounter on our campus, and in the community when representing Windwood, is valued and respected for unique perspectives, beliefs, and cultural heritage.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how this position supports the goals and vision of the organization, including how it supports other departments and processes.
• Avoids engaging in outside activities that are in competition or conflict with the best interests of the agency.
• Maintains high ethical standards. Reports all safety concerns. Make a commitment to report all concerning behaviors displayed by fellow staff members, i.e. if you see something, say something.
• Remains conscious and protective of the integrity and the mission of our agency.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and donor-related information. All personal arrests, driving privilege suspensions, and workplace accidents or injuries must be reported to HR and immediate supervisor within 24 hours. All agency protocols for these incidents must be followed.

Basic Functions and Expectations

•  Promote Performance and Quality Improvement in service delivery of agency programs.
• Promote a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a Commitment to Customer Service.
•  Promote our mission to provide help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensures safety, and works to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community.
• Ensure everyone you encounter on our campus, including referring agencies and peers, clients and family members, is valued and respected for unique perspectives, contributions, beliefs, and cultural heritage.
• Maintain best practice standards for delivery of residential treatment, out-patient, community-based prevention and outreach services.
• Actively participate in performance and quality improvement measures and in quarterly risk management meetings. Collects and shares information for outcome data.
• Designs program activities that promote optimum outcomes for success and permanency.
• Avoids engaging in outside activities that are in competition or conflict with the best interests of agency.
• Maintain high ethical standards. Report all safety concerns. Make a commitment to report all concerning behaviors displayed by fellow staff; i.e. if you see something, say something.
•  Remain conscious and protective of the integrity and the mission of our agency.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and donor-related information.

Adheres to the guiding philosophy of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
CARE: respect, dignity, empathy
WELFARE: maintaining independence, choice, and well-being
SAFETY: protecting rights and minimizing harm
SECURITY: maintaining safe, effective, harmonious and collaborative relationships

Adheres to all agency policies and procedures as terms of continued employment.

Completes Mental Health First Aid, sexual harassment, therapeutic boundaries, and mandated reporter training. Acknowledges HR Dept. requests to collect annual SLED, Central Registry, DMV, state and national sex offender checks.

Individuals whose Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) shows involvement in more than two (2) accidents in the last three (3) years in which said individual was at fault, or against whom more than eight (8) current violation points have been assessed, shall be unqualified to transport children.

Adheres to CDC and SCDHEC recommendations related to COVID-19, i.e. social distancing, use of masks, sanitation as needed.

Mandatory fingerprinting, chest x-rays or TB screens, random drug screens.

Maintains CPI, CPR, First Aid certification, and professional license, if applicable. All staff involved in the use of seclusion and restraint must use the necessary and appropriate skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to judiciously apply interventions in a safe manner.

Must be able to demonstrate the needed gross and fine motor skills and physical strength, stamina, and proper body mechanics needed to execute job duties needed to maintain a safe work environment.

Reasonable Accommodations

An applicant or employee may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the employment cycle if they have a disability/injury and cannot fully participate in the application process or perform the essential function(s) of the job. Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done during the hiring process. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. It is the responsibility of the employee/applicant to request reasonable accommodations if you believe you need them.

Training Requirements

Successful completion of Mental Health First Aid, CPI, First Aid and CPR upon hire and annually or as required; attend ongoing training and educational sessions, i.e. mandated reporter, Serv Safe, HIPAA, civil rights.

Guidelines and Supervision

Possesses professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player. Reports directly to the Chief Philanthropy and Mission Advancement Officer. At this time, this position does not have responsibility for managing other team members.

After six months of full time in office employment, this position becomes eligible for remote work for 2 to 3 days per week. Working from home privileges will be suspended two weeks prior to annual fundraising gala and as needed prior to events and other periods of high volume. (Example – busy December event schedule)

Salary

• $75,000 to $85,000 depending upon experience; this is a full-time salaried position with benefits. 20 Paid Days Off (PDO), 11 agency-designated holidays, and 6 personal days. Position requires some weekend and evening hour work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of two to five years of fundraising experience. A proven track record of major gift solicitation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with donor database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player.

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APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit a cover letter and resume here:
https://windwoodfarm.org/career-opportunities/

We are hiring for a Full Time Therapist for 18 bed PRTF program for boys ages 6-16; located in Awendaw SC. The primary purpose of the position is to provide individual, family, and group therapy to the Therapists’ case load, build and maintain treatment alliances with clients and client families to foster change.

About Windwood:
Windwood Family Services provides help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensure safety, and work to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy for client population.
• Completes diagnostic assessments, individual plans of care, and participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and Medicaid standards of care.
• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with clients.
• Maintains thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
• Current with all state licensing requirements, including LPCC, LICSW and LMFT

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes. Washing hands, wearing mask,

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• LPC, LISW, LMFT (Required)

Work Location: One location

We are hiring for a Part Time Therapist for our group home for boys ages 6-16; located in Awendaw SC. The primary purpose of the position is to provide individual and group therapy to the Therapists’ case load, build and maintain treatment alliances with clients to foster change.

About Windwood:
Windwood Family Services provides help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensure safety, and work to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy for client population.
• Completes diagnostic assessments, individual plans of care, and participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and Medicaid standards of care.
• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with clients.
• Maintains thorough records of patient meetings and progress.
• Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
• Current with all state licensing requirements, including LPCC, LICSW and LMFT

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes. Washing hands, wearing mask,

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• LPC, LISW, LMFT (Required)

Work Location: One location

About Windwood:
Windwood Family Services provides two residential programs on its farm campus: a group home the serves up to 15 boys at a time, and a psychiatric residential therapy facility serving up to 12 boys at a time. Additionally, Windwood maintains an outpatient clinic that houses our community-based prevention services and provides therapy.

Summary:
Our Direct Care Teammates provide care and behavioral interventions for boys (Aged 6-16) who have been placed with the agency due to emotional or behavioral difficulties, psychiatric disorders, or the need for crisis stabilization due to exposure to traumatic events and/or abuse. This person will work alongside the multi-disciplinary mental health team to support therapeutic interventions and monitor basic physical needs of residents.

To be successful in this role, the candidate will demonstrate compassion while also maintaining personal boundaries with residents. They will have a background in working with children or high stress environments and positions. A strong candidate has an understanding of mental health challenges.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participates in fostering a therapeutic environment by following facility procedures and boundaries. Follows policy and procedures regarding monitoring in high risk areas, complies with applicable procedures for physical intervention (personal restraints) in the event of emergency situations.
• Models appropriate social and life skills to assist residents in learning independent living skills.
• Provides required documentation of behavior and activity in behaviorally specific language; meets required timelines for documentation, according to policy.
• Builds trusting and supportive relationships with youth through acts of concern, pleasantness, and fairness.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education in child development, psychology, behavioral health, social work, public health, or related, preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate tolerance to work under challenging conditions, including constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and potential verbal and physical threats from youth residents.
• Ability to resolve conflict during crisis situations.
• Ability to work on a team and communicate with a diverse professional staff, resident population, and co-workers.
• Education in child development, psychology, behavioral health, social work, public health, or related preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Awendaw, SC 29429: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location