Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts

New Life International; Underwood (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based nonprofit organization in Indiana is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts aimed at reaching a $10M annual target. This senior role is responsible for managing donor relationships, overseeing institutional and annual giving, and guiding teams in marketing and communication. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree and have substantial fundraising experience, including securing major gifts. Strong leadership, communication skills, and familiarity with CRM systems are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Required senior-level fundraising experience in nonprofit or complex organizational settings.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts ($100K+).
• Experience developing metrics and data-driven systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead NLI’s comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet/exceed revenue goals.
• Build a strong major-gift pipeline and manage donor portfolios.
• Guide teams to align messaging and brand.

Skills

Fundraising strategy execution

Major gift cultivation

Team leadership

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA, JD, CFRE or similar advanced training

Tools

CRM platforms (Bloomerang or similar)

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

A faith-based nonprofit organization in Indiana is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts aimed at reaching a $10M annual target. This senior role is responsible for managing donor relationships, overseeing institutional and annual giving, and guiding teams in marketing and communication. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree and have substantial fundraising experience, including securing major gifts. Strong leadership, communication skills, and familiarity with CRM systems are essential for success in this role.