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Summary
Spreading Hope Network is seeking a Development Director to serve with deep passion for our mission of spreading God-centered education in our nation’s cities. The ideal candidate will love to steward relationships with donors, foundations, and other constituents and will love to educate and invite people into deeper relationship with the mission of Spreading Hope Network.
Reporting Structure
The Development Director reports to the Managing Director and works closely with the Visionary President. This role serves as a member of the Leadership Team, which meets weekly to both hold each other accountable to progress on strategic goals and to engage in problem-solving for mission growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Development Director will oversee planning, coordinating, and execution of all fund development efforts, viewing it all as a ministry to those who generously engage with our mission.
The Development Director will:
· Deliver on strategic goals related to inspiring generosity for both organizational growth and expansion of our movement.
· Steward key relationships & grow from 20 to 60+ donors/foundations.
· Spearhead effective seasonal appeals to connect new donors to our mission.
· Collaborate on grant writing opportunities with colleagues.
· Manage a donor database to deepen donor relations and oversee gift processing, including thanking, receipts, adding to newsletter, and follow-up.
· Network with peers in Development roles to stay fresh on best practices.
· Research, investigate, and connect our organization to opportunities that will increase resources available for our mission.
· Oversee the generation, utilization, and management of fundraising collateral as well as email, print, and in-person mailings/solicitations for Development.
· Play a supporting role with supplemental revenue streams such as product sales and establishing sponsorships.
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
The ideal Development Director will have demonstrated effectiveness in a marketing or development role and can manage logistical details on simultaneous projects. This person will work out of our Minneapolis office and will have flexibility to travel up to 20 days per year.
· Highly missional. A strong personal Christian faith &membership in a local church. Enthusiasm for expanding access to remarkable education in under-resourced communities.
· Relational. High emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness in relationships and group situations.
· Excellent. Driven to create high-quality outputs. High level of care for excellence and follow-through.
· Grounded & Humble. Deeply rooted in Christian faith, demonstrates high moral integrity, and desires to be a team player.
· Adaptable. Able to adapt and connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, ages, and core motivations/convictions.
· Trained and Experienced.
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· Minimum 3 years of experience in a related role.
· Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Compensation& Benefits
This position could be between 0.40 to 0.60 FTE(16-24hrs/week).
Pro-rated benefits are available to employees working 0.60 FTE or above.
Salary Range: $35000-$50000, depending on experience/expertise & FTE.
To apply: Email cari.gregory@spreading-hope.org with your resume, along with a letter of introduction detailing your interest in this position and your own sense of vocation in connection with the Spreading Hope Network mission.