Director of Development

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $65,000 - $75,000

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Work with a purpose as part of a team empowering people to change their lives.

Join a team dedicated to helping every personparticipants, volunteers, donors, and staffrealize the fullness of who it is God created us to be as we fight poverty with dignity.

About Salt & Light (S&L)

We are a non-denominational, Christian nonprofit not affiliated with any one church, rather, working with many different individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations in fulfilling our mission and vision.

Our doorsfirst openedJanuary 2004in Champaign, ILaswebeganhanding out food and clothing to local families. Very quickly we became the largest emergency food program in Champaign County,and a leader in the community for providing access to basic resources. In addition to the weekly assistance provided through the food pantry and clothing closet, we partnered with area churches and businesses in large events designed to helpfamilieswith school supplies in the fall, meals at Thanksgiving, and gifts at Christmas.

We later added financial education classes and a computer lab, both of which represented not just the addition of new programs but signaled a desire to moveaway fromjust providing things,tooffering opportunities forpeopleto grow.

After wrestling with the theologies and ideologies found in the book When Helping Hurts, we felt led to design a more developmental approach to meeting basic needs. Our new model created opportunities for individuals to acquire the resources they needed through use of the skills, gifts, and abilities God had given them. Instead of being handed a preselected bag of groceries, our participants now shopped with store credit earned through volunteering. The stores we now operate in Urbana and Champaign are open to the entire community and generate revenue to support the store credit participants earn in addition to our other programs and services.

About the Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development (DD) helps to fulfill our mission and vision by working closely with the Executive Director, and other senior leadership to ensure S&L has the appropriate resources to fulfill its mission and vision. We are looking for someone a mature believer, who is a highly motivated self-starter. The ideal candidate would be able to think strategically across multiple priorities and initiatives, is a resourceful problem-solver, and detail oriented.

Alignment with Salt & Lights Statement of Beliefs and a pastoral reference are required for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organizations annual revenue goals.
• Identify and cultivate major gift prospects, as well as corporate and foundation donors.
• Plan and execute a signature special event that engages donors and raises funds for the organization.
• Work closely with the Director of Community Engagement in growing partnerships with churches.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to develop fundraising strategies and goals.
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Manage the Digital Marketing Coordinator (part-time position) who is responsible for:
  • Planning, creating, and scheduling content for various platforms including, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
    
  • Creating and developing monthly newsletters.
    
  • Managing the organization's Google Business Profile.
    
  • Assisting in developing and implementing the companys brand strategy.
    
  • Working with our web hosting company to ensure company website is updated on a regular basis.
    
  • Preparing marketing activity reports and metrics for program success.
    
• Direct marketing, communications, and public relations strategy to support organization goals.
• Work with external graphic designers in the development of all marketing materials (website, annual reports, press releases, newsletters, etc.) to heighten visibility among key constituents and community.

Position Qualifications & Skills

• Alignment with our Statement of Beliefs and commitment to our Mission & Vision.
• Actively involved in a local Christian church. (Letter of reference from a pastor at your church.)
• Bachelors degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and special events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Board members, and volunteers.
• A self-starter who can think strategically across multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.
  

Wages & Benefits

• Salary of $65,000- $75,000 commensurate with experience
• Health Insurancestarts on hire date (S&L covers 75% for employee plus 75% for dependents)
• 18 days of paid leave available on hire date; 9 paid holidays
• Pre-tax supplemental insurance options
• 401k options

Why You Should Apply

• You want to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
• You want to make a difference in the lives of others and the community you are a part of.
• Significant opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
• Healthy, flexible, and relationally focused work environment.

Statement of Beliefs

The Bible:We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and stands as the central authority over our lives, our faith, and the direction of our ministry. (2 Timothy 3:16; Matthew 5:18)

God:We believe in one God, the Father, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Three persons eternally share the Divine Nature. God is both self-existent and personal. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; Mark 12:29; John 14:10, 26; 15:26)

Jesus Christ:Jesus Christ, the Son, is fully God and fully human. He was born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, died for the sins of humanity, was resurrected bodily on the third day, ascended into heaven, and is coming again as King and Judge. Jesus Christ is the only provision that God has given for people to be reconciled to Him. Jesus life on earth also serves as the model for the Christian life. (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; I Corinthians 15:1-8; Isaiah 7:14; Romans 8:34; Acts 1:10)

Holy Spirit:The Holy Spirit is God. He came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. He indwells us the moment we place our faith in Christ and enables us to live a life that is pleasing to God. The Holy Spirit also endows each believer with a unique spiritual ability to serve the church and the world. (John 14:16, 15:26-27, 16:9-14; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 5:22-26; Ephesians 1:13-14)

Salvation:Salvation is reconciliation with God through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. God offers us salvation by His grace alone and we receive it as a gift through personal faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. This right standing before God must be received. It cannot be earned. God freely offers salvation to all people, and our salvation is secure when personally appropriated through repentance and faith in Christ. Those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior should be obedient to Him by repentance, confession, baptism, and lifetime faithfulness to Him. (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 8:38-39; Ephesians 1:13; 2:4-5; Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9-10; Romans 6:1-4; Revelation 2:10)

Human Condition:We believe that every person has worth as a creation of God, but that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. According to Genesis, human beings are created in the image of God. As such, we are unique among all of Gods creation. Through Adams sin and the abuse of our God-given free will, we have turned against God, and this has resulted in spiritual death for all humankind. Humanity lives in a state of alienation and profound need, which can only be satisfied by reconciliation with God through Christ. Without this reconciliation, all people stand under Gods righteous judgment. Humanity, although fallen, maintains the image of God and is, therefore, still dignified, and unique. God continues to love us and reach out to us, even though we are hostile to Him. Believers in Jesus Christ receive a new nature that becomes the foundation for a process of transformation. (John 3:16; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17)

Any questions related to our Statement of Beliefs should be directed to the executive Director, Nathan Montgomery (nathan@saltandlightministry.org)