Director of Development

Job Summary 

The director of development will lead the agency’s fundraising and resource development efforts by building and maintaining partnerships, donor relationships, and executing a strategic fundraising plan. This position will be out and engaging donors, businesses, and general public about 70% of their work time. We are seeking someone who loves to connect, socialize and build relationships.  

Key Roles & Responsibilities 

Donor Relationships     |     FOF Campaigns     |     Strategic Planning     

What You Will Do: 

• Accountable for the execution and success of the development VTO. Works closely with the CEO to develop and implement creative fundraising strategies that inspire giving, strengthen donor loyalty, and advance Friends of the Family’s mission.  

• Identify and build relationships with new and prospective donors and work to diversify revenue streams. 

• Maintain long-term relationships with existing agency supporters.  

• Build and maintain strong community relationships by representing Friends of the Family at outreach meetings, events, and networking opportunities with nonprofits, businesses, service clubs, and individual supporters.  

• Solicit major gifts and planned giving opportunities.  

• Responsible for the success of the Circle of Friends annual fund drive and other agency giving campaigns.  

• Evaluates and updates current target markets.   

How You Will Succeed: 

• People First- When you exhibit people first, you show genuine care/concern for the well-being and success of others and act accordingly to support/uplift them. 

• Discover & Do- When you exhibit discover and do, you take action to solve problems, improve functionality and make things happen. 

• Equity and Inclusion- When you exhibit equity and inclusion you foster an environment where all people feel welcome, valued and that they can contribute their unique talents and experiences.   

• Grit - When you exhibit grit you work to achieve excellence and continuously improve, even in the face of challenges and adversity.   

• Understand, align with and practice under the following philosophies/models: Housing First Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Client-Centered Approach, Harm Reduction, and Low-Barrier Shelter. 

• Believe in our 10-year vision: Everyone has a home. 

• Believe in our mission: We are ending homelessness by leading with the Housing First approach, driving systemic change through strong community partnerships, and providing individualized support that prioritizes client choice. 

• Understand the 6 components of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). 

Job Qualification and Competencies: 

• Must demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and plan work to meet deadlines.  

• Ensure confidentiality is in place for all people FOF serves.
   

• Bachelor Degree in marketing, sales, business OR combination of equivalent education and experience. 

• Previous experience in the following preferred: sales or fundraising, engagement, public speaking.  

• Ability to travel throughout the FOF service area to deliver in-person engagement and to other locations within the state as necessary for training purposes.  

• Ability to pass state, federal, and child abuse background checks.