Responsibilities

• The Development & Marketing Director oversees the organization’s fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and brand strategy efforts to advance Christian Service Center’s mission and long-term sustainability. This position is responsible for developing and implementing integrated development and marketing strategies that increase revenue through donations and grants, strengthen partnerships, expand public awareness, and deepen community engagement.
• Fundraising & Development
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and execute annual fundraising strategies and campaigns to meet organizational revenue goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Maintain donor databases, track fundraising metrics, and report outcomes to executive leadership and the board.
• Manage processing of incoming mail including distribution to other departments and depositing donations with the bank (includes dual-control checks).
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on donor appreciation letters and mailouts.
• Plan and oversee fundraising events, donor appreciation initiatives, and special campaigns.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities, and perform grant writing, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit fundraising regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Requirements

• High school education is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business administration, public relations, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in fundraising, development, marketing, or communications is required.
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, grant management, and fundraising campaign execution is preferred.
• Experience managing marketing initiatives across digital and traditional platforms is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required including public speaking.
• The ability to effectively listen to others and communicate with a variety of personalities across staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and partner agencies.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors, board members, and community partners is required.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor stewardship practices, and nonprofit marketing strategies is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Preferred

• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, grant management, and fundraising campaign execution is preferred.
• Experience managing marketing initiatives across digital and traditional platforms is preferred.
• Experience with Canva and social media tools is preferred.
• Experience with CRM and donor management systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in social media management, email marketing platforms, and basic marketing analytics is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan