Mission Advancement Director: Grow Donor Relationships

St. Vincent de Paul Society of North Central Indiana; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA Health Plan

403B retirement account

Annual professional development stipen

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County is seeking a Director of Mission Advancement to lead our fundraising efforts and sustain our impact across St.

Joseph County. This hands-on role blends relationship-building with strategic development, donor records, communications, and follow-through. Working with the Executive Director, you will implement the development plan, cultivate new donors, and shape priorities for the coming year; you’ll manage major gifts, grants, events, and monthly

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, including the confidence to cultivate donors and make fundraising requests.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through reliably.
• The ability to work independently, develop practical solutions, and move projects forward in a small organization.
• Comfort using donor databases, spreadsheets, digital communications, and other tools to manage fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• Donor Relationships and Stewardship: Build relationships with current and prospective donors, cultivate major gift opportunities, communicate our impact, and ensure timely, thoughtful gift acknowledgment and stewardship.
• Fundraising Strategy and Execution: Implement the annual fund development plan in partnership with the Executive Director, monitor progress toward goals, and contribute ideas and recommendations for future priorities.
• Grants and Corporate Partnerships: Identify and pursue grant opportunities, develop proposals, and cultivate relationships with businesses, foundations, and community partners.
• Annual Giving and Campaigns: Coordinate annual appeals, special campaigns, monthly giving, and other initiatives that engage supporters and generate revenue.
• Fundraising Events: Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events in collaboration with the Executive Director, staff, and volunteers. Manage event logistics, sponsorships, donor engagement, and follow-up to strengthen relationships and support fundraising goals.
• Donor Data and Operations: Maintain accurate donor records, track gifts and fundraising activity, support reporting and analysis, and ensure reliable follow-through on donor commitments and communications.
• Communications and Mission Awareness: Share compelling stories about our work, develop donor communications, and strengthen community understanding of our mission and impact.
• Planned Giving: Help lay the groundwork for a planned giving program and identify opportunities to encourage long-term support.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Donor databases

Strategic planning

Tools

CRM software

Job description

St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County is seeking a Director of Mission Advancement to lead our fundraising efforts and sustain our impact across St.

Joseph County. This hands-on role blends relationship-building with strategic development, donor records, communications, and follow-through. Working with the Executive Director, you will implement the development plan, cultivate new donors, and shape priorities for the coming year; you’ll manage major gifts, grants, events, and monthly