Overview
The Cause Inc. is seeking a Full Time Development Director, at 40 hours a week. The rate of this non-exempt, remote position will be $45,000-$60,000/year.
Our Ideal Candidate
The Development Director provides dynamic leadership over all avenues of Cause funding. They will build relationships with current and potential donors, while also helping partners with their support raising.
The Development Director will be a good fit for our staff culture at The Cause. We are honoring, supportive, encouraging, passionate, and hard-working. We pursue excellence in all our operations and prioritize healthy relationships. Our value is always “people over projects.” All our staff members pray regularly with and for our partners and are hands-on with the people we serve.
Who We Are
The Cause is a fast-growing 501(c)3 nonprofit that works with Christian leaders who serve the underserved worldwide. We provide our partners with nonprofit structure, strategic coaching, and community so that they can accomplish their God-given visions. Our Partners work with refugees, orphans, widows, people who have been trafficked, displaced populations, and more.
We value relationships, community, stewardship, accountability, and holistic health which leads us to take personal responsibility, drive towards excellence, and fully empower our staff and partners.
Team
This staff member will have a large impact on 100+ different ministry projects, and advocate for leaders working with some of the most underserved individuals in the world. All of our staff are vision-carriers for The Cause, and we share a deep investment in and commitment to this ministry.
The Cause Values:
- Relationships – We value people above projects, always. People are eternal; projects come and go.
- Stewardship – We see resources as a gift from God and use them wisely.
- Empowerment – We provide a way for people to accomplish the mission God has given them.
- Holistic Health – We believe every facet of an individual is important, not just their work.
- Community – We love collaboration and believe that more can be accomplished together.
Essential Functions:
Donor-Relationship Development and Stewardship
- Advocate and present The Cause in front of various groups of people (organizations, churches, stewardship groups, etc.) to raise funds, increase network, and build new partnerships.
- Revamp and create strategy for The Cause Church Initiative.
- Develop and implement creative personalized donor strategies, focusing on relationship building to ensure long-term donor engagement.
- Develop donor flows and systems that focus on donor care and connection.
- Manage the internal grants program and recruit more grantors.
- Collaborate with The Cause team to develop donor resources that facilitate greater community involvement and generosity.
Campaigns and Marketing
- Spearhead marketing strategy and content with Revive Marketing (our external Marketing team). This includes campaigns, annual reports, and donor communication with the goal of highlighting impact and mission.
- Collaborate with the CEO and COO to set clear fundraising goals and strategies to meet organizational financial needs.
- Track and analyze fundraising performance, adjusting strategies to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
- Manage messaging across all channels to engage donors and increase giving.
Mission Partner Fundraising Support
- Provide strategic coaching and resources to mission partners to help them effectively fundraise for their projects or initiatives.
- Create and utilize fundraising toolkits, training, and resources to empower mission partners in their fundraising efforts.
- Collaborate with the Cause team to create and maintain a system to help HomeGrown Leaders fundraise.
Events
- Develop and help to execute a strategic plan for fundraising events within different communities.
- Coordinate community Zoom events for donors, potential donors, partners, nonprofit leaders, etc.
- Plan and execute donor meetings, events, and gatherings, to build rapport, raise funds, and deepen relationships.
Staff Responsibilities
Attendance
- Weekly Staff Meeting
- Weekly Meeting with CEO
- Weekly marketing meetings
- Annual staff retreat (in person)
- Minimum of one annual Partner Retreat (in person)
- Attend minimum of three Roundtable Meetings a year
- Attend one session of every quarterly Workshop, unless hosting
- Monthly Prayer Meeting
Skills/Values and Qualifications:
Role-Specific Skills
- Fundraising experience
- High charisma
- Ability to organize people systemically
- Creative networking vision
- Big picture vision for community creation
- Ability to create and execute plans around development
All Staff Skills
- Excellent supervisory and very strong leadership skills
- A teamwork mindset
- Faith values align with the organization
- Personal and professional integrity
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with high-level professionals, community leaders, boards, committees, volunteers, partners, and the general public.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Conflict management
- Proficient with Google Workspace
- Confidentiality
- Flexibility
- Willingness to pray out loud with the staff and partners on a regular basis, on the phone and privately
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5+ years in a leadership position
- Proven track record and experience in fundraising required
- Nonprofit experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
None.
Work Authorization
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation requires all employees—citizens, residents, and nonresidents—to complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Employees are not allowed to work in the United States until the Form I-9 is completed and properly documented.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Willingness to travel is required.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter that includes your previous fundraising experience, resume, and 3 references to admin@thecause.org with the title of the position and your name in the subject line.
