Remote Development Director – Major Gifts & Partnerships

CFRE International; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits stipend

Remote work

Job summary

Okoa Refuge is seeking a Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising and build enduring partnerships with churches, foundations, and Christian businesses. This remote role focuses on securing sustainable revenue and expanding the donor base across the Southeast U.S., emphasizing relationship-based fundraising and stewardship.

You will cultivate high-capacity donors, travel for donor meetings, and collaborate with leadership to shape a compelling funding strategy that aligns with

Qualifications

• Must have major gift fundraising experience or strong donor relations ability.
• Experience building relationships with churches, foundations, and Christian businesses is a plus.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills for conveying mission and impact.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with major donors, churches, foundations, and Christian businesses.
• Cultivate and steward donor partnerships with high-capacity individuals.
• Identify and open doors to partnerships that generate new revenue.
• Meet with prospects and communicate Okoa's mission and impact.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship-building

Donor cultivation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Okoa Refuge is seeking a Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising and build enduring partnerships with churches, foundations, and Christian businesses. This remote role focuses on securing sustainable revenue and expanding the donor base across the Southeast U.S., emphasizing relationship-based fundraising and stewardship.

You will cultivate high-capacity donors, travel for donor meetings, and collaborate with leadership to shape a compelling funding strategy that aligns with