Director of Development

SUMMARY

The Director of Development is responsible for coordinating and implementing all fundraising initiatives for Christ in the City, including: cultivating and maintaining relationships with the current donor base; connecting with the community to cultivate additional new donors; planning the largest yearly fundraiser; annual giving; major gifts; creating and implementing a strategic plan for Development; and grant writing. The Director of Development reports to the Program Director, works closely with the Communications Director, and oversees the Grant Writer.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in development
• Experience with CRMs is helpful
• Proven track record of reaching fundraising goals is helpful
• Proven track record of reaching touch point goals is helpful

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Event Planning
• Attention to detail
• Strategic planning
• Organization
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented while also having the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent computer skills: MS Office and solid knowledge of Gmail and all Google apps
• Management and delegation of both long-term projects and day-of event preparation
• Understanding of database management concepts
• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques
• Excellent time management skills – ability to handle interruptions, meet deadlines, maintain focus on tasks, produce accurate work and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and respond to various situations
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Passion for and ability to articulate the mission of Christ in the City
• Understanding of fundraising as ministry
• Willingness to join weekly Lunches in the Park to serve the poor (unless work does not allow)
• Ability to travel within the US
• Special events and other projects may require evening and/or weekend work

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivate relationships with current donors, new major donors, event sponsors, and grant funders through communications and in-person meetings
• Lead, manage, and execute all fundraising and donor appreciation initiatives
• Event planning: Annual Celebration fundraising event (first Saturday of October- Oct. 2, 2021), donor appreciation event (summer), and other donor-related events
• Maintain and grow monthly giving community, Known & Loved, including a yearly campaign and regular communications
• Oversee Grant Writer by providing guidance and oversight to ensure grant applications are appropriate, relevant, complete, and submitted timely
• Support Program Coordinator in missionary fundraising, including touch points with missionary donors and yearly campaign
• Lead a team of about four missionaries who serve a cumulative 22 hours/week as development interns
• Maintain donor database and donor reports with NeonCRM
• Create and maintain budgets and forecasts for all development activities, including special events, grants, monthly giving community, major gifts, and other development activities.
• Achieve fundraising goals and manage development expenses
• Provide innovative ideas and strategic thinking to the entire organization for growth in Development
• Meet on a regular basis and collaborate with the Director of Communications on development and communications initiatives

JOB BENEFITS

This is a full-time exempt salaried position that includes paid-time off, partially-paid medical insurance, options for vision and dental insurance, and various other benefits specific to Christ in the City.

To apply for this position, please:
1) Email your resume and a cover letter to jobs@christinthecity.org
2) In the body of the e-mail, share how you heard about this position

Start Date: This position's start date is May to early June 2021.