Director of Development

Christian Recovery Centers Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Recovery Centers Inc. is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising, donor relations, and volunteer engagement. You will coordinate campaigns, plan events, and align marketing with CRCI’s mission to meet annual revenue goals, while reflecting the organization’s Christian values.

Collaboration with the CEO is essential to drive strategic initiatives. The role oversees the Development Team, stewards donor relationships, and expands community engagement through capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience in fundraising or nonprofit advancement.
• Strong written and verbal communication, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the Development Team across fundraising, grant writing, stewardship, events, and marketing.
• Cultivates donor relations and expands fundraising culture to meet benefactor goals.
• Oversees donor databases, mailing lists, and research supports timely outreach.
• Lead major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving initiatives with CEO alignment.

Skills

Communication

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Donor CRM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Boomerang

Job description

Description

Job Summary: The Director of Development leads the development, implementation, coordination, and expansion of CRCI’s donor relations, marketing, and volunteer engagement programs, including direct mail, the monthly giving program, major and planned gifts, foundation and corporate funding, capital campaigns, and special events. This position works closely with the CEO to align all elements of the Mission’s fundraising and marketing functions with our Strategic Plan, meet annual revenue goals, and carry forward the vision, core values, and culture of CRCI.

Overview: As a growing 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization, CRCI is always looking for talented individuals who can add to its efforts. It is CRCI Management's desire that each person involved with the organization has a burden for the lost, the sick, and the suffering. CRCI is a Christian agency that follows Christian morals and ideals. Employees are asked to agree to these standards and to actively display a lifestyle of Christian conduct along with a profession of faith.

Core Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Directs and manages the Development Team across fundraising, grant writing, relationship building, stewardship, events, marketing, community relations, and volunteer coordination.
• Philanthropy: Expands CRCI’s fundraising culture and meets benefactor goals.
• Donor Relations: Cultivates relationships with donors, CRCI’s executive team, Development Team associates, and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Partners with the CEO and CRCI leadership to align fundraising goals and initiatives; accompanies the CEO on key donor visits.

Agreed Upon Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain CRCI’s strategic plan for development and public relations.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for volunteer and community engagement that moves individuals, groups, and corporations from volunteers to donors, including:
• Corporate and small-business relationships that involve both volunteers and fundraising.
• Community engagement for external events (mission fairs, corporate fairs, 3rd party fundraising efforts, etc.) and internal events, including holiday meals, donor dinners, volunteer dinners, and fundraising events.
• Church engagement, which involves both volunteers and fundraising.
• Develop, implement, and track programs that identify, cultivate, solicit, involve, and steward new leadership donors among individuals, churches, and foundations, and build and maintain strong, lasting donor relationships.
• Direct major‑gift advancement activity — including work with individuals, corporations, foundations, and churches — through the Major Gifts Officer, while personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts from assigned individuals and select corporations and foundations through personal visits, calls, and written correspondence.
• Oversee the donor database so mailings go out on schedule, records are updated daily, and research supports timely field calls, including maintaining a mailing list that sustains ongoing financial support.
• Develop and implement a planned giving program, building awareness among current and prospective donors of planned‑giving options and benefits.
• Capital Campaigns

a. Oversee coordination of capital campaigns with the CEO, including identifying prospects, arranging prospect meetings, and overseeing campaign-related events.

b. Prepare proposals for potential individual donors, foundations, churches, and corporations.

c. Develop campaign materials.

• Provide executive‑level leadership and support to help CRCI achieve its goals.
• Complete stewardship reports for project‑based giving.
• Supervise, manage, and motivate Development staff, and set the department’s annual objectives, budget, and work schedule.
• Oversee CRCI’s grant‑writing program and ensure the Grants Committee receives accurate, up‑to‑date information.
  • Ensure all grant reporting is completed on schedule.

Fundraising Events

• Approve and coordinate the ministry’s involvement with special fundraising projects sponsored by outside groups or individuals and oversee special fundraising and other cultivation events.
• Create the annual calendar for fundraising events.
• Work with the Fundraising Committee to execute events.
  • Track event ROI and manage event budgets.

Marketing

• Oversee the team responsible for brand recognition and promotion of CRCI’s services, including its Workforce Redevelopment programs.
  • Ensure consistent marketing and branding
• Direct public relations, media relations, branding, and marketing efforts to build community awareness, understanding, and support for CRCI. Develop communication and marketing strategies that support leadership giving and ensure strong website performance.
• Establish direct mail marketing campaigns
• Donor Acquisition

Volunteer Coordination

• Communicate effectively with high‑impact volunteers and community partners to sustain their engagement and support.
• Represent CRCI’s needs at community functions to recruit volunteer support.
• Coordinate with program staff to strategically place volunteers in key areas of need.
  • Maintain an up‑to‑date list of active and assigned volunteers and their responsibilities.
• Cultivate new church and community partnerships and encourage their interaction with program staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

General Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Progressively responsible leadership experience in fundraising, nonprofit advancement, or relationship management.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, strategic planning, and team management capabilities.

Christian Recovery Centers Requirements:

• Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities that advance ministry to the sick and suffering.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of planned giving, grant writing, government relations, digital strategy, and marketing.
• Familiarity with donor CRM tools (Boomerang preferred).

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven success in nonprofit fundraising, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving significant fundraising targets and scaling revenue streams.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to inspire donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Expertise in brand management, marketing strategy, and leveraging digital tools for fundraising and engagement.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, financial oversight, and strategic planning.
• Passion for the Mission’s work and a commitment to advancing its values and impact.

Key Competencies:

• Visionary Leadership and Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Management
• Data‑Driven Insights and Analytical Decision‑Making
• Collaborative Team Leadership
• Innovative, Forward‑Thinking, and Results‑Oriented

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing/kneeling, etc.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle to attend events or other related functions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to CRCI campuses, donor meetings, and national conferences and events as needed.