Faith Based Development Manager

Sisters in Christ : Women of Purpose, Daughters of Promise; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisters in Christ : Women of Purpose, Daughters of Promise is seeking a Development Manager to partner with the CEO in implementing the Grace to Grow fundraising strategy and expanding the ministry's funding base. You will design and execute virtual campaigns, cultivate new donors, and build a donor management system from the ground up.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven fundraiser with experience in donor development, database management, and digital outreach.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Experience building and managing donor databases/CRM systems.
• Proven success in donor acquisition and donor stewardship.
• Experience with online and virtual fundraising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Grace to Grow fundraising strategy.
• Develop and manage virtual fundraising campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors.
• Build and expand the ministry's donor database from the ground up.
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising data.
• Research prospective donors, foundations, and funding opportunities.
• Develop donor communication and engagement plans.
• Track fundraising performance and provide reports to the CEO.
• Assist in creating annual fundraising goals and initiatives.
• Strengthen donor retention and recurring giving programs.
• Support special fundraising events and campaigns as needed.
• Recommend innovative approaches to increase giving and donor engagement.

Skills

Donor relations

CRM management

Fundraising strategy

Digital fundraising

Relationship building

Education

Nonprofit management background

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Development Manager partners closely with the CEO to implement the ministry's Grace to Grow fundraising strategy and advance the organization's fundraising goals. This individual is responsible for designing and executing innovative virtual fundraising campaigns, identifying and cultivating new donors, strengthening donor relationships, and expanding the ministry's funding base.

Starting with a modest donor database, the Development Manager will play a critical role in building, organizing, and maintaining a robust donor management system. This includes donor research, data collection, donor segmentation, stewardship planning, and the development of strategies to increase donor acquisition, retention, and engagement.

The ideal candidate is a creative, mission-driven fundraising professional with experience in donor development, database management, relationship building, and digital fundraising. They must be self-motivated, strategic, and capable of working independently while collaborating closely with the CEO to support the long-term sustainability and growth of the ministry.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Grace to Grow fundraising strategy.
• Develop and manage virtual fundraising campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors.
• Build and expand the ministry's donor database from the ground up.
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising data.
• Research prospective donors, foundations, and funding opportunities.
• Develop donor communication and engagement plans.
• Track fundraising performance and provide reports to the CEO.
• Assist in creating annual fundraising goals and initiatives.
• Strengthen donor retention and recurring giving programs.
• Support special fundraising events and campaigns as needed.
• Recommend innovative approaches to increase giving and donor engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of nonprofit, ministry, or fundraising experience.
• Experience building and managing donor databases/CRM systems.
• Proven success in donor acquisition and donor stewardship.
• Experience with online and virtual fundraising campaigns.
• Strong communication, writing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset.
• Passion for faith-based ministry and community impact.