Development Director

Position Overview

The Development Director is responsible for creating, implementing and overseeing annual and long-term revenue plans. This position will direct and manage the efforts of Development staff, as well as develop actions to acquire, cultivate and retain donors.

This salaried position is based in Olathe, KS office. It involves regular (5-6 times per year) out-of-state travel. May require occasional international travel.

Candidates must share the organization’s conservative Christian values. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: create and implement an annual and long-term development plan and strategy to achieve annual and long-term budgets; develop and implement an acquisition strategy to grow donor base and increase recurring giving.

Team Leadership: collaborate in the development and implementation of marketing and public relations strategies. Provide direction and coordination of development ‘products’, lead development staff, and liaison with outside foundations and groups.

Donor Relations and Communications: coordinate appropriate follow-up processes to improve collection rates, oversee regular donor communication, and lead by example in managing a select portfolio of donors and prospects.

Reporting and Compliance: oversee donor reporting processes.  

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, strategic marketing, fundraising, non-profit management or related field
• 5 –10 years of development leadership experience
• Demonstrated success cultivating and securing significant gifts ($25,000+)
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective fundraising and partnership strategies
• Knowledge of digital and non-digital development resources, products, practices and tools
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging donors, board members, and other partners
• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills
• Ability to make appropriate and compelling “asks” of constituents
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to research and analyze data, data mining from CRM system
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and vision