Director of Advancement

Timber-Lee Ministries Inc•East Troy, WI

10h

About The Position

The Development Director will play a pivotal role in driving our fundraising strategy, building meaningful relationships with donors, and ensuring the financial sustainability of our programs. This position requires an enthusiastic leader with a strong background in non-profit fundraising and a commitment to our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising and development, preferably in a non-profit setting.
Demonstrated success in securing funding from diverse sources, including individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and donor management software (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with a variety of stakeholders.
Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team.
Passion for sharing the story of changed lives from the ministry of Timber-lee.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively speak and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, donors, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and accounting.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Take initiative in all duties related to your job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that aligns with our mission and strategic goals.
Receive, acknowledge, and track contributions, pledges, in kind donations and other payments.
Cultivate, maintain, and manage relationships with current and prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Research and write grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and managing reporting processes.
Plan and implement fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage the community and increase support.
Take lead in implementing, supervising and mentoring the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, as the department expands.
Develop and oversee the development budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and funding needs.
Work with the marketing team to create impactful fundraising materials and donor communications that resonate with our audience.
Monitor and report on fundraising performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to meet goals.
Ability to travel as needed, including overnight, for donor meetings and events.