Director of Development

St Monica s Home • Lincoln, NE

15h

About The Position

The Director of Development leads fundraising strategies to strengthen St. Monica’s financial sustainability and advance its mission. The position builds donor relationships, solicits charitable contributions, and plans major fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns, in partnership with organizational leadership and community stakeholders.

The Director develops and implements annual fundraising strategies, cultivates and stewards individual and institutional donors, coordinates campaigns and events, maintains donor records and reports, and prepares fundraising communications and proposals while protecting participant confidentiality. The role partners with the Executive Director and Board on development priorities, donor outreach, campaign progress, and fundraising performance. Responsibilities may evolve to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit development, or related relationship-based work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building, planning, and organizational skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain certification; training is provided.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required upon hire.
• Ability to attend occasional evening or weekend events and travel locally as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 25 lbs., climbing stairs, prolonged computer use, and working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally; demonstrate integrity, accountability, and appropriate boundaries; comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and organizational policies; practice cultural responsiveness; maintain reliable attendance; complete work accurately and on time; and collaborate with others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience is considered.
• Major gifts or capital campaign experience.
• Experience with donor databases, fundraising reports, and common office technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy, including goals, donor engagement plans, and diversified revenue opportunities.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and major-gift donors.
• Plan and coordinate major fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns, giving drives, and special appeals.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and prospective supporters.
• Coordinate fundraising events, sponsorships, and donor engagement activities in collaboration with staff and leadership.
• Maintain accurate donor records, gift documentation, acknowledgments, and fundraising reports; coordinate gift processing with Finance.
• Develop fundraising communications and proposals that communicate organizational impact while protecting participant confidentiality.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board on development priorities, donor outreach, campaign progress, and fundraising performance.
• Meet Job Expectations for Director of Development and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed