Executive Director – Capital Campaign & Growth (Faith‑Based)

FOCUS Ministries, Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

FOCUS Ministries, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director to guide a capital campaign and build long-term financial sustainability. The role partners with the Board, staff, and community to secure donor support and oversee operations in East Tennessee.

You will lead fundraising strategy, cultivate major gifts, and strengthen partnerships with churches and foundations while serving as the organization’s primary spokesperson.

Qualifications

• Active personal faith and alignment with Christian mission.
• Strong nonprofit fundraising and donor development experience.
• Proven ability to lead, communicate, and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a capital campaign to strengthen the organization’s financial position.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Cultivate and steward individual donors, major gifts, churches, and foundations.
• Oversee grant funding opportunities, reporting, and compliance.
• Partner with the Board to expand donor relationships and fundraising capacity.
• Serve as primary ambassador and spokesperson for FOCUS Ministries.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Donor development

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FOCUS Ministries, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director to guide a capital campaign and build long-term financial sustainability. The role partners with the Board, staff, and community to secure donor support and oversee operations in East Tennessee.

You will lead fundraising strategy, cultivate major gifts, and strengthen partnerships with churches and foundations while serving as the organization’s primary spokesperson.