Director of Advancement

Elijah Rising•Houston, TX

22h

About The Position

The Director of Advancement leads the unified strategy for fundraising campaigns, mid-level donor engagement, communications, and brand storytelling at Elijah Rising. This role ensures that every message, campaign, and donor interaction reflects the mission and inspires generous support. The Director provides vision for all development campaigns and marketing efforts while managing a cohesive growth strategy that strengthens donor pipelines, expands community reach, and increases annual revenue. The Director of Advancement collaborates closely with the Marketing/Communications, Programs, Finance, and the Executive Leadership Teams. This leader builds continuity across donor stewardship, digital marketing, fundraising campaigns, and brand expression, creating a strong and aligned voice that fuels growth and impact.

Requirements

Strong experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, or fundraising strategy
Ability to lead and manage teams toward measurable goals
Demonstrated success running multi-channel fundraising campaigns
Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and brand communication
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Insightful storyteller with an understanding of trauma-informed communication practices
Competence with CRM platforms, digital analytics, and online fundraising tools
Strong project management abilities with an organized and detail-oriented approach
Spiritually mature and aligned with the mission of Elijah Rising
High emotional intelligence and relational awareness
Bachelor's degree preferred
Three or more years of experience in an upper-level development role
Experience supervising employees or leading teams
Reliable transportation
Valid driver's license and insurance
Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to fifty pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods when required by events
Successful background check and ongoing compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in trauma-informed environments is preferred

Responsibilities

Leads and guides Bible studies, devotionals, and prayer and worship times as needed
Design and implement an annual fundraising strategy that integrates development, marketing, and communications
Set annual revenue goals with quarterly milestones, donor pipeline expectations, and campaign projections
Develop long-term strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and engagement
Establish clear metrics, dashboards, and reporting standards to track progress across the development and communications teams
Strengthen Elijah Rising’s brand presence through unified messaging across all channels
Cultivate a personal portfolio of mid-level donors through intentional communication, relationship building, and meaningful touchpoints
Design donor journeys that include spiritual encouragement, trauma-informed sensitivity, and consistent stewardship
Develop and manage multi-step donor acquisition funnels for new supporters and lapsed donors
Ensure high-quality acknowledgments, follow-up, and donor care practices across the team
Lead the vision and strategy for all fundraising campaigns, including Giving Tuesday, year-end, seasonal appeals, and mission-specific initiatives
Ensure campaigns integrate email, social media, print, storytelling, video, donor segments, and in-person events
Support the fundraising team’s gala strategy by handling delegated logistics
Create compelling narratives and donor-centered messaging that communicates impact clearly and authentically
Analyze campaign performance and adjust strategies to maximize results
Offer guidance on donor data integrity, reconciliation practices, and CRM usage
Craft organizational communications, including brand messaging, content direction, public communications, and storytelling
Provide leadership for marketing strategy in collaboration with dedicated communications personnel
Ensure brand consistency across digital platforms, print materials, fundraising collateral, and public messaging
Guide creation of videos, graphics, newsletters, social content, and email campaigns that advance donor engagement and organizational visibility
Build alignment between Communications, Programs, and Development to ensure unified mission-driven storytelling
Support the Grant Writer to devise a grant strategy and timeline
Collaborate with Executive leadership and the program teams to identify organizational needs and funding opportunities
Review grant drafts and narratives as needed
Collaborate with Programs to translate impact stories into compelling donor-facing messaging
Partner with Finance for revenue reporting, forecasting, and reconciliation
Coordinate with Executive Leadership for board updates, strategy reviews, and campaign direction
Support Communications and Programs on messaging for survivor stories, events, outreach, and community engagement
Lead optional Bible studies, prayer moments, and spiritual encouragement at appropriate times
Offer pastoral sensitivity in donor engagements, especially in trauma-informed contexts
Protect and champion the spiritual culture and values of Elijah Rising