Director of Development

The Director of Development cultivates meaningful relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community leaders while leading a high-performing development team. This role is responsible for growing philanthropic revenue through diversified funding sources, strengthening donor engagement, increasing community awareness, and advancing Community Storehouse's strategic priorities.

• Partner with the CEO to establish annual fundraising goals aligned with the organization's strategic plan and operating budget.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive annual Development Plan that supports both current operations and future growth.
• Create long-term fundraising strategies that include:
• Major Gifts
• Annual Giving
• Corporate Partnerships
• Foundation Giving
• Capital Campaigns
• Planned Giving
• Special Events
• Sponsorship Development
• Identify emerging fundraising trends and implement innovative strategies that strengthen organizational sustainability.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to organizational planning and decision-making.

• Build, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors.
• Develop and execute comprehensive donor stewardship and communication plans that demonstrate the impact of philanthropic investments.
• Inspire and motivate individuals, businesses, foundations, and community partners to invest in the mission of Community Storehouse.
• Manage and expand corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants and collaborative partnerships.
• Ensure timely donor recognition and meaningful stewardship activities.

• Serve as an ambassador for Community Storehouse throughout the community.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local businesses, civic organizations, schools, churches, foundations, and community leaders.
• Represent the organization at community events, networking functions, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, women's organizations, and other civic groups.
• Secure speaking engagements and cultivate opportunities to increase visibility and community support.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to promote fundraising campaigns, organizational impact, newsletters, social media, and donor communications.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Development Department, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Directly supervise the Development Manager and provide strategic oversight of fundraising events.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate development and public relations staff as needed.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure fundraising initiatives align with organizational priorities and program needs.

• Develop and manage the annual Development Department budget.
• Participate as an active member of the Finance Committee.
• Monitor fundraising performance through data analysis, donor metrics, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare regular reports for the CEO, Board of Directors, and Development Committee regarding fundraising progress, campaign effectiveness, donor retention, and revenue projections.
• Ensure accurate donor records and effective utilization of the donor database.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional fundraising experience with a demonstrated record of increasing philanthropic revenue.
• Proven success managing and growing a comprehensive development program.
• Experience cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
• Exceptional relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience developing and managing departmental budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor management software (CRM).

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential.
• Experience with grant writing and foundation…