BREVARD RESCUE MISSION
Director of Development
Are you looking for a development position where you are strongly supported by the CEO and Board of Directors in an organization that has a great reputation and strong community support? Do you love the Lord and want to work full-time in a Christian ministry that changes lives? Then, we’d love to meet you!
Director of Development will be responsible for the development, oversight, execution, and monitoring of a comprehensive development plan as well as communication with supporters, media and the community at large.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Budget, plan and execute comprehensive fundraising campaigns, annual and long-term development plans
Identify, cultivate and solicit major donors in conjunction with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Major Gifts Officer
Cultivate, strengthen and expand relationships with partnering churches, businesses and individual donors
Plan and execute fundraising events
Create and execute Public Relations functions
Oversee staff creating newsletters, social media, website updates, annual reports, and e-communications
Oversee volunteer grant writers
Prepare reports and analysis of donor activity using DonorPerfect
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required, Marketing or Non-Profit Management degree preferred
3 years Development experience, Non-Profit or Church experience preferred
Committed Christian who loves the Lord, is engaged at church, and can communicate joyful faith
Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Excellent writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills, particularly functioning well as a team leader
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Donor software is preferred
Ability to fully engage donors and supporters through Social Media
SALARY/HOURS/ETC.
Full-time position
Salary dependent on work experience, skill set, and education
Background Check required. Position located in Melbourne, FL
Benefits package includes health insurance, Simple IRA match, paid leave
Our Mission: Brevard Rescue Mission works to permanently break the cycle of homelessness in families by providing homeless women with children; housing, access to health care, transportation, education, nutrition, job training and life skills in a safe, Christ-centered residential setting. The 12-24 month program is designed to lovingly transform families from dependency to self-sufficiency through daily accountability, personal responsibility and goal advancement.
TO APPLY, email Resume AND Cover Letter to: Admin@BrevardRescueMission.org as well as replying here. How well you market yourself to us in this step is your first assessment! Those selected for interviews will be contacted in early December.