Remote Divisional Development Director Southwest Major Gifts

Young Life; Colorado; Remote; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life seeks a Divisional Development Director for the Southwest Division to expand private philanthropic support. You will manage a major gift portfolio of $50k+ and lead strategic fundraising across the division, aligning field ministry needs with donor passions.

You will work with the SVP and regional directors to craft a compelling Case for Support, oversee donor events, and steward relationships through travel, stewardship programs, and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of fundraising experience with a proven track record of managing a portfolio and closing major gifts ($50k+).
• Relational fundraising approach with authentic donor care at the center.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Leadership: align with divisional strategy and oversee campaign activities.
• Portfolio Management: manage ~125 prospects through the engagement pipeline.
• Donor Engagement: plan travel and schedule discovery and major gift asks.
• Gift Planning: work with YL Foundation on current and planned giving structures.
• Volunteer Committee Management: partner with ECC and drive divisional priorities.
• CRM & Reporting: maintain data integrity and generate impact reports.

Skills

Fundraising

Portfolio management

Major gifts

Donor relations

Communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Young Life seeks a Divisional Development Director for the Southwest Division to expand private philanthropic support. You will manage a major gift portfolio of $50k+ and lead strategic fundraising across the division, aligning field ministry needs with donor passions.

You will work with the SVP and regional directors to craft a compelling Case for Support, oversee donor events, and steward relationships through travel, stewardship programs, and robust reporting.