About the job
The Director of Development is responsible for oversight, proactive planning, and successful execution of a comprehensive fundraising program, and to position Servants for future success, growth, and sustainability. The Director of Development reports to the CEO and serves as a member of the senior leadership team that includes the CEO and Chief Program Officer. The Director of Development plays a key leadership role in ensuring that Servants fulfills its mission, maintains a values-based organizational culture, and accomplishes its financial goals.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Lead a partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors and staff to design and fulfill annual fundraising strategy and goals
Oversee and direct the implementation of the annual development plan
Design strategies and tactics for growth and success across all areas of fundraising
Monitor fundraising results and consistently report progress to the CEO and the Board of Directors; participate inthe Board Meetings and Committees, as requested
Lead quantitative and qualitative evaluation of fundraising outcomes, resulting in informed, data-driven, andinvestor-centric strategies
Work closely and collaboratively with the CEO and the Board Development Committee to build and empower the Board’s capacity, capability, consistency, and confidence in fundraising
Generate new ideas that increase revenue and investor longevity
Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Corporate Giving & Grants
Collaborate with the CEO in the creation of a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors
Connect organizational mission and results to investor’s philanthropic goals and ambitions
Design and drive strategies for annual giving program, including online giving and direct mail
Direct and execute a strong, consistent, relational major gifts program and systematize a planned giving program • In collaboration with the CEO secure support for Servants’ initiatives through creative, innovative events andgiving opportunities
Develop, in partnership with the CEO the annual strategy and goals for philanthropic events
Manage staff and contractors in event logistics and administration, ensuring impeccable event logistics & results
Develop a comprehensive corporate giving strategy to engage corporations in supporting Servants’ initiatives
In collaboration with the CEO secure support for Servants’ initiatives through creative, innovative events andgiving opportunities
In collaboration with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and contracted grant writer, develop annual grant strategyand goals that build and sustain relationships with private foundations
Collaborate with program staff and CEO to refine grant-seeking strategies, cultivate funders, review grantapplications, and finalize reports
Collaborate with the CEO and program staff to cultivate funders and review grant applications and reports
Develop and track proposals, outcomes, and reporting requirements for all grants
Manage the implementation of Servants customer relationship management software, responsible staff, and the process for data entry and gift processing
Development and Philanthropic Communications
In conjunction with the CEO and the Director of Outreach, develop a comprehensive development-focused communications strategy, integrating into Servants’ larger plan for a growing awareness of Servants’ impact and role in the community
Manage donor communications for high-level, strategic fundraising opportunities
Communicate fundraising goals throughout the organization and empower team members to participate in accomplishing Servants’ annual goals
Qualifications
Essential Characteristics
Demonstrated commitment to Christ and an understanding of the role missions plays in fulfilling the Great Commission to make disciples of all people
Passion and commitment to the vision of Servants
Spiritual Leadership: heart for prayer, commitment to personal growth and consistent dependence on Jesus
An understanding of leadership as servanthood
Education and Experience
At least 5 years of overall professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a development function
Education may vary; an advanced degree in business administration or marketing is preferred, but not required
Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time
Significant board development, fundraising, marketing/branding and fiscal management experience a must
Required Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to improve processes and practices
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proven track record of thinking strategically, creating and managing systems to mobilize others towards specificgoals
Physical Requirement
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises