Lead commodity management for sourcing, qualification, and relationships with suppliers at Celestica. Oversee daily operations and strategic procurement initiatives for semiconductor equipment.
About the role
- Director of Development overseeing comprehensive fundraising strategies and donor relations for Community Bible Study. Leading a team and cultivating donor relationships for global ministry support.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive fund development plans that include goal setting, donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement strategies
- Develop fundraising policies and procedures that align with CBS culture and comply with IRS regulations
- Build tailored strategies for each donor segment
- Continuously update the development plan based on organizational priorities, best practices, and data-driven analysis
- Foster a culture of generosity amongst staff, field leaders, and participants
- Partner with the Director of Finance and Accounting to support revenue budgeting and forecasting
- Partner with various CBS leaders and executives to build donor relations
- Manage departmental income projections, process metrics, and outcomes reporting
- Work closely with appropriate CBS personnel and outsourced services on donor analytics and research
- Steward and cultivate a major donor portfolio of 50+ individuals, ensuring renewal and growth of giving
- Increase participation in recurring-giving programs through the strategic use of donor data
- Ensure the day-to-day stewardship and retention of new and returning donors
- Oversee the development and execution of annual donor solicitation and stewardship plans to maximize donor connection and community through acquiring new donors and retaining current donors
- Oversee and develop a strong major gifts and estate planning program, using research and analytics
- Partner with the CEO to cultivate and solicit principal gifts
- Prepare briefing materials and strategy for CEO donor meetings
- Provide materials, training, and support to encourage fundraising among CBS class participants
- Grow and manage donor pipeline while stewarding existing relationships across all revenue streams
- Partner with Communication & Marketing in the creation of communications that articulate the value of partnering with CBS
- Research, vet, and prioritize foundation prospects to expand institutional funding opportunities
- Coordinate timely, high-quality grant applications
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive development calendar to manage application deadlines, reporting cycles, and long-term foundation stewardship
- Build and sustain relationships with program officers and foundation partners to strengthen long-term support
- Oversee the tracking of all recurring and one-time gifts across online and offline channels
- Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of donor and prospect records
- Lead periodic reviews of acknowledgment letters and tax receipting processes
- Design and maintain a regular KPI report
- Actively assist in annual budget planning for the development
- Ensure donor communications reflect CBS’s cultural values and communication standards
- Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Marketing to craft biblically grounded generosity messaging for donors and in alignment with the annual strategic communications plan
- Contribute to weekly meetings with operations leaders as a key voice representing donor and generosity perspectives
- Participate in the Unified Leadership Team, meeting quarterly with all director-level leaders
- Present donor data, revenue trends, and strategic insights during monthly revenue meetings
- Supervise and develop team members, including paid staff and volunteers, through goal setting, coaching, performance management, and regular feedback
- Partner with the COO to identify additional Development staff and volunteers and assess areas requiring outsourced support or services
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced education or relevant certifications (e.g., CFRE) preferred
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive fundraising experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility
- Experience in faith-based or nonprofit ministry contexts strongly preferred
- Demonstrated fluency in donor CRM systems and data-driven fundraising strategies; experience with NetSuite or comparable enterprise CRM platforms preferred
- Proficiency in digital fundraising tools, analytics platforms, and donor engagement technologies
- Familiarity with AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms) for research, donor insights, communication drafting, and operational efficiency, exercised with discernment and alignment with organizational values
- Strong proficiency with core business productivity platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 or equivalent)
Benefits
- Starting at four weeks of paid vacation and four weeks of paid sick leave annually
- Paid holidays, including your birthday
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance
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