Development Officer

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is seeking a Development Officer for Western Missouri. This exempt, full-time role focuses on maximizing philanthropic support from donors across Branson to Springfield and north to Kansas City.

Based in Kansas City, the Development Officer reports to the Director of Development and travels regionally to engage individual major donors, churches, service groups, and businesses, building trusted, enduring relationships to meet annual fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• College degree in management, marketing, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in major gifts and events.
• Proven ability to build authentic, trust-based relationships with donors, churches, volunteers, and partners.
• Fund-raising certification desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of major gifts strategies or strong aptitude to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maximize donor gifts from individuals, churches, groups, and businesses.
• Record donor actions in the NXT donor database.
• Engage 90 major donors and 50 congregations quarterly.
• Host 10+ PCHAS gatherings annually.
• Coordinate Kansas City and Springfield fundraising luncheons.
• Recruit and train ambassadors for the agency’s mission.
• Meet or exceed regional fundraising goals.
• Monitor progress with weekly/quarterly gift reports.
• Secure outright and planned gifts for capital maintenance or endowment funds.
• Coordinate two annual in-kind campaigns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

Event planning

Travel readiness

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or marketing

Tools

NXT donor database

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Description

2026 Job Description

Job Title: Development Officer, Western Missouri

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time

Reports to: Director of Development

Authorized Driver: Yes

Supervision Responsibilities: None

Prepared Date: August 18th, 2026

Position Summary

This position is responsible for maximizing philanthropic support from donors who live in the Western Missouri region which stretches from Branson to Springfield and north to Kansas City. This Kansas City-based position reports to the Director of Development, who is based in Georgetown, Texas. This position does not supervise anyone at this time.

Essential Job Functions

• Maximize philanthropic support in the form of budget funding gifts from individual major donors, churches, church related groups, service organizations, and businesses.
• Record all actions related to donor cultivations and solicitations in the NXT data base.
• Contact (in person, phone or note) 90 assigned major donors and 50 assigned caring congregations at least once per quarter.
• Host 10 or more PCHAS Gatherings per year.
• Host a Kansas City and Springfield fundraising luncheon once per year.
• Recruit and train "Ambassadors," PCHAS volunteer-advocates for the agency’s mission.
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals for one’s assigned region.
• Monitor progress towards stated goals using weekly and quarterly gift reports.
• Work closely with donors to secure both outright and planned gifts that support approved capital maintenance projects or establish and sustain named endowment funds.
• Coordinate two annual in‑kind campaigns for school supplies and Christmas gifts.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Development activities are carried out in a variety of settings. Some functions are performed in a home office or PCHAS office environment while others occur in a donor’s home or place of business. Travel is required to meet with the position’s direct supervisor, the Senior Vice President of Development, and other staff to attend development staff planning retreats and to meet with donors, church‑related partners, and businesses.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• A college degree in management, marketing, or a field compatible with the general skills required to accomplish the tasks of the position is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated 1-3 years of work experience and documented success in the areas of major gifts and special events is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in ministry or a ministry‑related setting, with a proven ability to build authentic, trust‑based relationships with individuals, churches, community partners, volunteers, and key stakeholders
• Certification as a professional fund‑raiser is desirable, but not required.
• Current knowledge of or excellent aptitude for learning and implementing major gifts strategies is strongly preferred.
• A positive and flexible interpersonal communication style is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

Must hold a valid driver’s license, have and maintain a risk‑free driving record. Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and child care/elder care disqualification list screenings. As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Must undergo a pre‑employment drug screen and a pre‑employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease.

Christian Commitment

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) is a faith‑based organization guided by Christ’s love, dedicated to creating a world where every child is safe, every family is strong, and hope outshines hardship.

Through Christ‑centered care, we empower children, young adults, and families by nurturing their strengths, resilience, and faith. We strive to serve like Jesus—meeting those we serve where they are, treating them with dignity and compassion, and walking alongside them with grace and understanding.

At PCHAS, we focus on the strengths and potential within each individual, encouraging those we serve to look forward with hope and confidence rather than being defined by past challenges. When we live out this mission well, we help children and families experience hope, thrive in their journeys, and know the enduring love of God.

Disclaimer

I have read and understand the responsibilities, qualifications, and demands of this job position and I have had the opportunity to review this job description with my immediate supervisor. I understand that the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of me. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.