Director of Development

About the Company

Redeemer Counseling (RCS) is a professional Christian counseling and training center based in midtown Manhattan. We connect the Gospel and counseling best practices for individuals and churches. Our staff of more than 40 professionally trained counselors and trainers journey with people to deeper healing and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and organize all aspects of the organization's fundraising programs including major gifts, foundation giving and sustained giving.
• Create fundraising goals and strategies for each program for the fiscal year.
• Lead cross-functional team to coordinate efforts for all fundraising.
• Serve on the Leadership Team to gauge fundraising needs and brainstorm ideas for fundraising programs.
• Supervise part-time Development Associate and contractors as needed.
• Research and identify potential investors/donors/partners to implement strategies to foster positive relationships.
• Establish and maintain communications with investors/donors/partners.
• Provide moves management strategy and execution for current and prospective investors/donors/partners.
• Organize fundraising events and analyze data for marketing effectiveness.
• Plan major gift programs and meet with key investors/donors/partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Philanthropic Studies or related subject (or equivalent experience)
• 10 years of increasingly successful experience working in the nonprofit sector
• 5 years of experience in direct development-related activities
• 5 years of experience managing and leading teams to achievement of fundraising results
• Experience managing and improving development operations (CRM, budget, gift processing)
• Experience in forming and working with advisory boards and external boards
• Proven ability as a project manager
• Demonstrated history of operating at Director level and serving in a Leadership Team
• Proficiency in CRM database and Microsoft/Apple applications
• Deep commitment to mental health services and alignment with RCS statement of faith

Benefits

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employee-only coverage
• 403b Retirement with company contribution
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Funded HSA and HRA
• Transit/commuter benefits and counseling benefits