Director of Development

A self-starter who has a passion for improving the lives of families in your community? Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment and have experience in fundraising? If so, Several Sources Shelters may be the right place for you! We are seeking a passionate, committed Director of Development for our faith-based organization.

The full-time Director of Development is responsible for coordinating efforts of financial support and to promote community awareness of the mission of Several Sources Shelters The position serves as a member of the organization’s Leadership Department and helps to guide its strategic fundraising growth.

The Director of Development is responsible for driving the performance of the staff who deliver the critical experiences and touch points that lead to growth in key metrics. Reports directly to the CEO and leads the department responsible for implementing a wide array of experiences that reach and inspire constituents, key stakeholders and community leaders while raising funds to support the organization mission.

The Director of Development and is a part of the team working across other departments including Leadership, Management, Finance, Operations and Programs to help ensure the organization is thriving.

Organizational Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Leadership Department, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and sustainable growth.
• Develop and implement development goals and strategies that align with the organization's strategic plan and annual priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the Development Department, fostering a culture of philanthropy collaboration, and accountability.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations for development staff.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and cross-functional departments to advance organizational initiatives and fundraising objectives.
• Build strong internal partnerships to ensure Development efforts support programmatic, operational, and financial priorities.
• Monitor fundraising performance and departmental outcomes, using data to inform budgetary decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Stay informed of philanthropic trends, best practices, and community opportunities to strengthen organizational sustainability.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fund development strategy to achieve annual and long-term fundraising goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, congregations, civic organizations, and community partners.
• Build and execute fundraising initiatives, including five annual giving appeals, major gifts, corporate sponsor ships, donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and special events.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships that increase philanthropic support, community engagement, and mission/vision awareness.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors and funding opportunities.
• Oversee donor stewardship, gift acknowledgment, recognition, and relationship management while ensuring accurate donor records and gift tracking.
• Analyze fundraising performance and donor engagement metrics to inform strategy and maximize revenue growth.

• Develop and oversee the organization's grants strategy, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and compliance. Working on grants on behalf of the CEO.
• Manage the grants calendar and ensure timely completion of applications and required reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundations and funders.
• Collaborate across departments to gather program data and outcomes that strengthen grant proposals and reports.
• Identify new institutional funding, private and with permission state and federal opportunities that support organizational priorities.

• Lead the organization's marketing and communications strategy to increase awareness, engagement, and philanthropic support.
• Oversee development of fundraising materials, annual reports, newsletters,…