Director of Development

Department: Mission Advancement

Reports To: VP of Mission Advancement

Status: Full-time, Salaried

Effective Date: January 2027

Applications received by Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 pm Central will receive priority consideration

The Director of Development provides strategic leadership for Kingdom Workers' fundraising and donor engagement efforts. Reporting to the VP of Mission Advancement, the Director develops and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies; leads major gift, annual fund, foundation, and campaign initiatives; and supervises gift officers and development staff.

Christ**-**Centered Culture

• This means we regularly share our faith with others. The Great Commission is our mission, and our role is to equip and encourage others to do the same.
• We keep Christ central through active participation in and contribution to the spiritual growth of the organization, maintaining God-pleasing relationships with all co-workers, volunteers, donors, and partners. Every person and position is eagerly looking for opportunities to directly mobilize ministry through our volunteers and donors.

D**uties and Responsibilities:**

• lead Kingdom Workers' major gift fundraising strategy and donor relationship program.
• directly supervise and coach gift officers, equipping them to successfully identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships.
• establish annual performance goals, donor engagement metrics, and portfolio management expectations for gift officers.
• conduct regular pipeline reviews and donor strategy sessions with gift officers to strengthen donor relationships and increase philanthropic revenue.
• partner with gift officers on major donor qualification, cultivation planning, solicitation strategies, and stewardship activities.
• ensure consistent utilization of moves management and donor engagement best practices across all fundraising staff.
• foster a culture of donor-centered ministry that integrates fundraising excellence with Kingdom Workers' Christ-centered mission.
• collaborate with the VP of Mission Advancement and CEO on strategies for enterprise-level gift prospects and transformational giving opportunities.
• other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Characteristics:

• must demonstrate alignment with Kingdom Workers' Statement of Faith
• bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• five+ years of progressively responsible experience in direct fundraising and/or relevant experience in outreach, sales, or related field, including experience supervising or coaching staff
• thorough knowledge of fund development principles, major gift strategies, portfolio management, and moves management
• lead Kingdom Workers' major gift fundraising strategy and donor relationship program
• directly supervise and coach gift officers, equipping them to successfully identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships
• establish annual performance goals, donor engagement metrics, and portfolio management expectations for gift officers
• conduct regular pipeline reviews and donor strategy sessions with gift officers to strengthen donor relationships and increase philanthropic revenue
• results oriented and able to establish priorities, manage multiple responsibilities, and achieve goals
• partner with gift officers on major donor qualification, cultivation planning, solicitation strategies, and stewardship activities
• ensure consistent utilization of moves management and donor engagement best practices across all fundraising staff foster a culture of donor-centered ministry that integrates fundraising excellence with Kingdom Workers' Christ-centered mission

Location and Travel Expectations:

• position is based in the United States
• position can be partially remote as approved by management
• ability to travel 30% of the time
• this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• ability to travel by road, air, or other means as may be encountered in a developing country
• ability to happily spend time and work in remote areas
• valid passport, or ability to obtain one, required valid driver’s license required

Other Conditions:

• frequently required to walk, sit, stand, and/or lift up to 30 pounds
• frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• continually required to talk and hear
• occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, including outdoor exposure occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities or physical restrictions to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, abilities, duties, and requirements necessary to perform the primary functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.