Remote Divisional Development Director

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life Incorporated seeks a Divisional Development Director to grow private philanthropic support across the Southwest Division. You will independently manage a major gift portfolio and bridge field ministry needs with donor passions, serving as a strategic partner to regional and area directors and volunteer committees.

With a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of fundraising experience (including 3 years of leadership), you will lead campaigns, steward donors, and provide impact reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relational fundraising track record emphasized.
• Minimum 10 years fundraising experience with portfolio management.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience overseeing teams or committees.

Responsibilities

• Develop yearly spiritual growth aligned with Young Life values.
• Lead campaign management, including timelines, donor events, and stewardship.
• Manage a major gifts portfolio (125 prospects) and donor discovery.
• Plan travel and schedule discovery, qualification, and asks.
• Coordinate with YL Foundation for gift planning and legacy options.
• Provide impact reporting and maintain data integrity in CRM.

Skills

Communication

Relational Excellence

Storytelling

Proactive Execution

Strategic & Financial

CRM Proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Young Life Incorporated seeks a Divisional Development Director to grow private philanthropic support across the Southwest Division. You will independently manage a major gift portfolio and bridge field ministry needs with donor passions, serving as a strategic partner to regional and area directors and volunteer committees.

With a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of fundraising experience (including 3 years of leadership), you will lead campaigns, steward donors, and provide impact reporting.