Strategic Development Director — Remote & Flexible

International Friendships; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick, holidays

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

403(b) retirement savings plan

Flexible hours and WFH

Christian organization

Staff care for staff wellbeing

Job summary

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a faith-based org seeking a Director of Development to lead national fundraising, cultivate major donors, and expand its funding base. The role collaborates with the CEO and senior leadership to grow resources for IFI's mission, domestically and globally, with remote work flexibility across the U.S.

The candidate will oversee fundraising strategy, donor portfolios, and foundation partnerships, traveling for donor cultivation as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of nonprofit development experience with a demonstrated major gift track record.
• Experience closing five-figure gifts; foundation relationship experience a strong plus.
• Proficient with technology, including CRM platforms, and Google applications.
• Strong relational instincts and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to build and sustain a culture of generosity rooted in Biblical values across IFI.
• Lead the development of IFI's annual fundraising strategy, including major gifts, planned giving, foundations, and institutional grants.
• Build and personally manage a portfolio of major donors, helping people progress through the giving continuum from one time to recurring to major and planned giving.
• Meet face-to-face regularly with donors and prospective donors; develop stewardship plans for IFI's highest capacity relationships.
• Lead IFI's foundation and institutional funder relationships, including grant strategy and proposal development.
• Partner with IFI Location Leaders to identify and cultivate donors beyond Columbus, expanding IFI's funding base nationally.
• Supervise the Development Operations Specialist and existing development staff to ensure team effectiveness and accountability.
• Collaborate with the communications team on donor-facing materials, impact stories, and campaign messaging.
• Represent IFI at conferences, donor events, and ministry partner gatherings.

Skills

Nonprofit development

Major gifts fundraising

CRM proficiency

Google Workspace

Team leadership

Donor relationship building

Tools

CRM software

Job description

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a faith-based org seeking a Director of Development to lead national fundraising, cultivate major donors, and expand its funding base. The role collaborates with the CEO and senior leadership to grow resources for IFI's mission, domestically and globally, with remote work flexibility across the U.S.

The candidate will oversee fundraising strategy, donor portfolios, and foundation partnerships, traveling for donor cultivation as needed.