Director of Development

Benefits:
Competitive Salary, 401(k), Health Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off

At Shepherd’s House Ministries, we believe in meeting people exactly where they are— with compassion, dignity, and grace. We offer food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and supportive programs for individuals facing life-controlling challenges. Our mission is to break cycles of pain by healing hearts and transforming lives.

We create grace-filled environments where every person is welcomed, valued, and encouraged to pursue meaningful life change at their own pace. Through supportive services, innovative programs, and a deeply caring team, we walk alongside each individual on their journey—reflecting the transformative love of God in all we do.

This position has a BFOQ to be faith aligned.

We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Director of Development to help expand the impact of Shepherd’s House Ministries across all sites and advance this life-changing work.

The Director of Development provides strategic leadership and oversight of Shepherd’s House Ministries’ fundraising and resource development efforts, including individual giving, major gifts, grants, partnerships, campaigns, events, and donor stewardship. Working closely with the CEO, leadership team, Board, and Development team, this position strengthens donor relationships, expands funding opportunities, and represents the mission and values of Shepherd’s House Ministries in the community.

Strategic Work Expectations:

• Shall strive for and embody honesty, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, gentleness, hospitality of spirit, and the deep love of Jesus in word and deed, leading with humility, compassion, and self-awareness.
• Model and uphold our core values of honesty, compassion, grace, community, and stewardship in how we serve, lead, communicate, and interact with others, treating every person with dignity and carrying out our responsibilities with integrity, humility, and excellence.
• Will work towards having a teachable spirit and a willingness to learn.
• Collaborate in partnership with leadership, advisors and coworkers to contribute to and carry out the Development team’s strategy and goals.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive development strategy aligned with Shepherd’s House Ministries’ mission, strategic priorities, and financial goals.
• Establish and achieve annual fundraising goals across individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, campaigns, and other revenue sources.
• Build and steward meaningful, Christ-centered relationships with current and prospective donors, inviting individuals and organizations to prayerfully partner with Shepherd’s House Ministries through their generosity and support of its mission.
• Expand funding opportunities by developing relationships with foundations, corporations, churches, businesses, and community partners.
• Lead fundraising campaigns, events, and communications that effectively communicate the organization’s mission, impact, and funding needs.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Development Team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and a collaborative, results-driven culture.
• Monitor and report on development performance, including fundraising activity, donor trends, revenue projections, budgets, and key performance metrics.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership, the Board, Finance, Communications, and Program teams to identify funding priorities and strengthen organizational impact.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Shepherd’s House Ministries, representing the organization with professionalism, integrity, compassion, humility, and alignment with its Christian mission.

Position-Specific Standards:

• Compliance with SHM’s Employee Handbook and organizational policies.
• Attends all
  -staff meetings and trainings

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit management, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies, including major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, or campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward meaningful…