Precept, a nonprofit ministry headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, exists to engage people in relationship with God through knowing His Word. In nearly 190 countries and 90 languages, our leaders are using the Precept Bible Study Method and materials to effectively carry out our vision: Every believer in Christ living out God’s Word every day.
Around the world thousands are being discipled through Precept. Their thirst for the Word is being quenched by being taught how to observe the Word through Inductive Bible Study, which is empowering people to discover truth for themselves, and the result is lives are being transformed.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The VP, Donor Development and Relationships is responsible for setting strategy and leading Precept’s fundraising team in executing plans to achieve Precept’s fundraising goals.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Creates and implements a strategic plan to raise funds for Precept.
- Develops fundraising campaigns and events that engage donors and foster long-term relationships.
- Personally, maintains a major giver caseload.
- Oversees planning and execution of Precept’s annual fundraising event.
- Leads and manages Precept’s fundraising team in Identifying new potential donors, cultivating those relationships, and maintaining relationships with existing givers.
- Coordinates with other departments to effectively execute fundraising initiatives.
- Oversees the development budget and monitors department expenses.
- Tracks donation activity, maintains accurate donation records, and provides timely reporting and analytics.
- Works with Precept’s marketing team to develop marketing materials and fundraising campaigns.
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, maintaining accountability standards to donors and ensuring compliance with code of ethics principles and transparency.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Proven leadership skills to guide, inspire, and motivate a team towards achieving organizational fundraising goals and objectives
- Strategic planning abilities to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with donors, stakeholders, and team members.
- Strong financial acumen to manage budgets, financial goals and demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
- Detail-oriented analytical skills for identifying fundraising opportunities and monitoring fundraising activities.
- Proficient networking skills to expand donor base and secure new funding sources.
- Ability to use CRM and other fundraising software to track and analyze donor information and preferences.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, alumni affairs, public relations, student activities, program administration or a related field.
- Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Prior history of successful donor development a must.
Compensation range and benefits to be discussed with qualified candidates during screening process.