Director of Development & Donor Relations

Renewal House, Inc; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal House, Inc. is seeking a full-time Director of Development to oversee all development activities, including fundraising, donor relations, events, grants management, and marketing.

The ideal candidate will lead a team to meet fundraising and engagement goals, manage data-driven campaigns, and build strong relationships with donors and community partners in Nashville. This leadership role requires strategic thinking and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience.
• Solid background in fundraising, event planning, marketing, communications, and managing staff.
• Ability to effectively use CRM software. Raisers Edge experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations and materials suited to the audience.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work well under pressure.
• Shows initiative and is proactive in seeking opportunities.
• Must be flexible, a team player, and goal oriented with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Board Development Committee to create and implement regular fundraising strategies including donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation plans.
• Supervise development staff to reach agency fundraising and community engagement goals.
• Oversee all agency fundraising including event planning, annual fund campaigns, direct-mail appeals, other fundraising campaigns, and individual and corporate solicitations.
• Develop and sustain donor relationships and agency partnerships.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping for all development information.
• Increase awareness of Renewal House through management of community engagement activities, marketing activities, social media activities, and website management.
• Serve as primary contact for site visits, agency tours, and media requests as needed.
• Manage the volunteer program.
• Oversee the entire grants management process.

Skills

Fundraising

Event planning

Marketing

Communications

Staff management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Renewal House, Inc. is seeking a full-time Director of Development to oversee all development activities, including fundraising, donor relations, events, grants management, and marketing.

The ideal candidate will lead a team to meet fundraising and engagement goals, manage data-driven campaigns, and build strong relationships with donors and community partners in Nashville. This leadership role requires strategic thinking and collaborative teamwork.