Regional Development Director - Northeast

A donor advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes.

If you have a donor advised fund, DAF Direct enables you to recommend grants to this nonprofit directly from your DAF (as long as your DAF's sponsoring organization is participating).

Status: Full-time

Compensation: $90,000-$130,000 annually based on experience and location

Location: Remote (US-based)

Favor International is seeking a mission-aligned, highly motivated Regional Development Director (RDD) to oversee and expand major donor relationships in the Region of the United States. This full-time, remote role is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of high-level partners and prospective donors in support of Favor’s global ministry.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven relationship builder with exceptional communication and organizational skills. They are passionate about the Gospel, have a heart for missions, and possess the ability to connect others to life-transforming work in Africa and beyond.

• Build and steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects in the Northeast Region
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies to achieve annual revenue goals
• Lead in-person and virtual donor meetings, presentations, and ministry updates
• Represent Favor at key events and build relationships with potential partners and champions of the mission

• Maintain accurate and current records of donor interactions, commitments, and next steps using Favor's CRM (Blackbaud)
• Work closely with the RDD Support Specialist at headquarters to ensure timely, complete, and accurate weekly reporting
• Submit concise summaries and pipeline updates for internal leadership, maintaining transparency and alignment with national strategies
• Keep real-time notes and documentation for team collaboration and historical tracking

• Create actionable strategies to meet and exceed regional goals and performance metrics
• Analyze donor trends and data to improve engagement, pipeline development, and gift acquisition
• Contribute to annual fundraising planning and regional growth strategies in collaboration with the U.S. Development Team

• Plan and attend donor gatherings, regional meetings, and events to advance donor relationships
• Host one-on-one or small group meetings with donors and prospects as needed
• Serve as a regional ambassador for Favor, confidently sharing the vision and impact of the ministry
• Travel within the region as required; some weekends and evenings may be necessary based on events or donor availability

• Proven success in donor development, major gifts, or nonprofit fundraising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident and professional presence
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with CRM software (preferably Blackbaud) and donor data management
• Strategic thinker with ability to develop and implement actionable plans
• Willingness to travel within the region and occasionally participate in national team gatherings
• Advance the Gospel and see lives transformed through discipleship and indigenous ministry leadership
• Be part of a vibrant, faith-filled team committed to prayer, partnership, and Kingdom impact
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with partners who share a passion for mission and transformation

Compensation will be fairly based on experience. Compensation may increase as the organization grows.