Development Director

JESUS Film Harvest Partners; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Health Insurance (dental, vision 0pt.)

Job summary

JESUS Film Harvest Partners seeks a Development Director to create and oversee annual and long-term revenue plans. This salaried role leads development staff and drives donor acquisition, cultivation and retention.

The position is based in Olathe, KS with regular travel (5-6 times per year) and occasional international travel. Candidates should share the organization’s conservative Christian values and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, fundraising, non-profit management or related field is required.
• 5–10 years of development leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: create and implement annual and long-term development plans to achieve budgets.
• Team Leadership: lead development staff, coordinate with marketing and PR, liaise with foundations.
• Donor Relations and Communications: manage donor follow-up, communications, and portfolio of donors.
• Reporting and Compliance: oversee donor reporting processes and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Donor Relations

Fundraising

Strategic Planning

Communication

Data Analysis

CRM

Project Management

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Company Description JESUS Film Harvest Partners (JFHP) is a Kingdom-building ministry devoted to world evangelism through the JESUS film and other tools. JFHP equips and supports JESUS Film Teams of local people to do evangelism, discipleship, and church planting.

Position Overview

• The Development Director is responsible for creating, implementing and overseeing annual and long-term revenue plans. This position will direct and manage the efforts of Development staff, as well as develop actions to acquire, cultivate and retain donors.
• This salaried position is based in Olathe, KS office. It involves regular (5-6 times per year) out-of-state travel. May require occasional international travel.
• Candidates must share the organization’s conservative Christian values.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: create and implement an annual and long-term development plan and strategy to achieve annual and long-term budgets; develop and implement an acquisition strategy to grow donor base and increase recurring giving.
• Team Leadership: collaborate in the development and implementation of marketing and public relations strategies. Provide direction and coordination of development ‘products’, lead development staff, and liaison with outside foundations and groups.
• Donor Relations and Communications: coordinate appropriate follow-up processes to improve collection rates, oversee regular donor communication, and lead by example in managing a select portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Reporting and Compliance: oversee donor reporting processes.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, strategic marketing, fundraising, non-profit management or related field
• 5 –10 years of development leadership experience
• Demonstrated success cultivating and securing significant gifts ($25,000+)
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective fundraising and partnership strategies
• Knowledge of digital and non-digital development resources, products, practices and tools
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging donors, board members, and other partners
• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills
• Ability to make appropriate and compelling “asks” of constituents
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to research and analyze data, data mining from CRM system
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and vision
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance (dental, vision optional)
• Limited or partial 403(b) employer match