Director of Development

Director of Development

Hours: Full-Time / Salary

Location: Based in Knoxville, TN

Organizational Relationships: Executive Director

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Position Summary: Street Hope TN is a faith-based nonprofit with a mission to eliminate sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and to provide safe environments to foster healing and hope through Jesus Christ.

Street Hope TN is hiring a full-time Director of Development. The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Street Hope TN’s fundraising initiatives, overseeing donor relations and implementing development and marketing strategies. Reporting to the Executive Director, this professional must have an established background in nonprofit development planning and strategies, fundraising and marketing.

Principle Duties

Core Responsibilities

Must embrace the mission and core values of Street Hope TN

Represent the organization at events, in meetings and throughout Tennessee

Direct all Street Hope TN fundraising initiatives

Create and implement a strategic annual development plan and schedule

Organize, grow and maintain all fundraising programs including donor stewardship, major gifts, church partnerships, individual monthly giving, corporate giving, annual fund/appeals and future capital campaigns

Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective relationships and communication

Organize and manage grant opportunities including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements

Track all development activities through donor software and provide reporting

Oversee all functions of donor and volunteer engagement including: Fundraising and special events (working with all departments as needed), Marketing and communications (working with all departments), Volunteer recruitment and management

Additional Responsibilities

Build a planned giving program

Organize and manage all fundraising programs including church partnerships, individual monthly giving, corporate giving, annual fund/appeals and future capital campaigns

Participate in strategic planning with leadership

Attend all staff training sessions and meetings

Perform other related duties as requested

Education, Experience, Other Qualifications:

A. Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management or related field

3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and marketing required, preferably working in a nonprofit environment or as a consultant working with nonprofit clients

Experience with large fundraising events preferred

B. Skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member, managing multiple priorities while also providing strong leadership

Excellent, professional and effective interpersonal, writing and presentation skills

Knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising

Confidence and skills to work with and motivate all staff members and key volunteers

Strong desire to build relationships and be involved in the community

Ability, professionalism and drive to develop and maintain partnerships with businesses, churches and community leaders

Effective “self-starter” with a goal-driven approach in initiating donor visits and fundraising calls

Ability to be well-organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals

Desire to share compassion for people and communities, demonstrating presence, self-confidence and good listening ability

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and react with quick turnaround

Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule for events taking place on evenings or weekends

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in donor or sales software (such as Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, etc.) preferred

C. Spiritual

Deep faith in and abiding walk with Christ, understanding of Biblical principles and of the hope, healing, and redemptive work of Christ

Agreement with and adherence to our Statement of Faith (The Lausanne Covenant)

D. Other

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation with the ability to produce evidence of auto insurance coverage

Must meet criminal and local background check requirements

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed are the only ones the employee will be required to perform. The employee may be expected to perform other tasks, projects, and training as requested by his or her supervisor.

To Apply

Please include cover letter with resume and apply at www.streethopetn.org/careers.

Employment is subject to background investigation and verification of information supplied. Applicants must submit a current resume and letter of interest, including an outline of their skills and experience. Only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed in person.

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Street Hope TN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations