Divisional Development Director
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Divisional Development Director managing fundraising strategies and donor engagement for Young Life. Leading campaign management and spiritual development initiatives with a focus on relational fundraising.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, study, prayer, and worship.
- Partner closely with the divisional SVP to bring strategic fundraising value to the overall divisional strategy.
- Oversee, plan, and execute all supporting activities for the campaign, including timeline management, donor events, communication strategies, and stewardship.
- Actively manage a portfolio of approximately 125 prospects, moving them through the relationship-centered engagement pipeline.
- Plan travel and schedule appointments for discovery, qualification, and major gift asks.
- Partner directly with any active volunteer Executive Campaign Committee (ECC) and its Chair to shape, refine, and align divisional ministry priorities with overarching fundraising strategies.
- Establish a robust feedback loop for the ECC; design and deliver comprehensive impact reports that transparently communicate how investments are advancing the division and achieving campaign milestones.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a job related major field of study.
- 5+ years of fundraising experience with a proven track record of managing a portfolio and closing major gifts ($50k+).
- Must demonstrate a relational development approach where meeting metrics never compromises authentic, pastoral care for the donor.
- Proven ability to understand, embody, and deeply articulate the ministry and the heart of the Young Life mission today.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including leading and managing complex initiatives or programs with outcome-focused deliverables.
- Minimum 3 years of direct or indirect management experience overseeing, coaching, and inspiring teams of staff or high-level volunteer committees.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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