Development Director

Development Officer

The development officer plays a pivotal role in strategic fundraising and relationship-building to support the advancement of the mission at our new Missouri based facility for veterans. This is a position for our new facility opening in Branson, Missouri to serve active military members.

Mostly remote and in town/community position. Local and regional travel required up to 75%.

Duties and Responsibilities of Development Officer:

• Manage and Grow a Portfolio of Individual, Corporate & Foundation Donors
• Cultivate, Solicit, and Steward gifts at Various Levels: $1K+
• Conduct Prospect Research, Cold Outreach & Pipeline Management to Identify and Qualify Major Gift Prospects
• Conduct Donor Visits, Calls, and Written Communications to Strengthen Relationships.
• Assist with Donor Recognition Activities
• Assist in the Planning & Execution of Major Gift Asks, Capital Campaigns, Matching Gift Fund Development, and EOY Appeals
• Support Fundraising Events Including Sponsorship Outreach & Key Donor Engagement
• Collaborate with Marketing/Communications to Align Donor Messaging & Storytelling
• Establish New Relationships with Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners Maintain Up-to-Date, Accurate Records in Donor CRM with Complete and Timely Engagement & Progress Notes
• This is a full-time job and a full-time commitment with the need for regular (3x+ per week) local and frequent (8-12 times per year) overnight travel. Candidates should also be located in NWA. Being 60 minutes+ outside of NWA adds to the travel demand.

Qualifications for Development Officer:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience in Nonprofit Development, Business Sales, or Similar Field
• 2-5 Years of Experience in Fundraising, Donor Relations, Sales, or a Related Field
• Very Strong Interpersonal, Written, and Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Deadlines
• Experience with Donor CRMs, Microsoft Office/Google Suite, and Willingness to Adopt New Software Tools
• Proven Ability to Build and Sustain Relationships with Diverse Stakeholders
• Mission-Driven Mindset with High Integrity and Professionalism
• Faith-alignment with core Christian values
• Being a Military Vet or connected to that world would be fabulous for the role

Key Competencies

• Donor-Focused Relationship Builder
• Results-Oriented
• Strategic, Goal-Driven Thinker
• Collaborative Team Player with Initiative
• Comfortable with Public Speaking and Donor-Facing Interactions

Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work with a Christian Focus
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Planning with a 403b Account & Employer Match
• Generous PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative, Values-Driven Setting
• Opportunities for Spiritual Enrichment

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Veteran or connected to the Military in any way?

Experience:

• Fundraising, Donor Relations, or Sales: 2 years (Required)
• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Development Director: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Branson, MO 65616 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Branson, MO 65616: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road