Development Director: Donor Growth & Impact Strategy

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc. is seeking a Director of Development to lead VIPS’ fundraising efforts across Kentucky and Indiana.

You will be the primary gift officer for Kentucky, cultivating and stewarding donors to grow philanthropic revenue and building a strong development strategy aligned with VIPS’ plan. As a strategic leader, you will oversee annual, major, and planned giving, grants, marketing, and events, empowering staff, and translating ideas into action through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and/or fund-raising or comparable field.
• Master’s degree or CFRE preferred.
• Development experience is a must with a minimum of 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual giving, major giving, grants, and planned giving, including campaigns and events.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to grow philanthropic revenue in Kentucky and Indiana.
• Provide strategic direction for the development department and empower staff to achieve fundraising goals.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Team leadership

Fundraising strategy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Master’s degree or CFRE preferred

Tools

Neon CRM

Job description

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc. is seeking a Director of Development to lead VIPS’ fundraising efforts across Kentucky and Indiana.

You will be the primary gift officer for Kentucky, cultivating and stewarding donors to grow philanthropic revenue and building a strong development strategy aligned with VIPS’ plan. As a strategic leader, you will oversee annual, major, and planned giving, grants, marketing, and events, empowering staff, and translating ideas into action through