Director of Development, Mid-South Market

Palmer Home for Children

. Raise vital financial resources and increase community awareness and involvement in Palmer Home’s mission .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategies, donor engagement, and relationship management, with a strong focus on securing major gifts and meeting revenue goals. Proficient in utilizing donor databases and developing tailored communication for diverse stakeholders.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentMajor Gift SolicitationDonor Portfolio ManagementExcellent Communication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor EngagementProposal WritingPortfolio ManagementRevenue GenerationGrant WritingDonor Database ManagementResearch and Qualification of DonorsEvent SponsorshipFundraising Reporting

Soft Skills

Time ManagementInterpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit DevelopmentCommunity EngagementChristian BeliefsCorporate GivingMajor GiftsStewardshipCivic EngagementPublic RelationsMarketingSales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Raise vital financial resources and increase community awareness and involvement in Palmer Home’s mission
Meet general operating and capital revenue goals
Identify, engage, and secure support from individual donors, churches, businesses, foundations, and community partners
Develop individualized strategies for major-gift donor portfolios, focusing on cultivation, solicitation, retention, and stewardship
Identify, research, and qualify new donor prospects
Generate corporate and foundation revenue through corporate giving, employee engagement, grants, foundation support, and endowments
Solicit major gifts through donor-centered proposals and presentations
Advance transformational and principal-gift opportunities with development leadership
Develop and execute annual fundraising plans
Secure sponsorships for in-house fundraising events
Respond to donor inquiries and ensure proposals, follow-up communications, and reports are completed on time
Monitor fundraising progress and adjust strategies
Maintain donor records, portfolio plans, solicitation forecasts, and relationship-management activity in the donor database
Enlist board members, the President/CEO, and staff in major-gift solicitations
Represent Palmer Home at civic groups, chamber programs, community organizations, and events
Stay current on major-gift fundraising and donor-engagement best practices
Support donor acknowledgment and recognition strategies
Serve as point of contact for third-party fundraising efforts within the market
Manage donor appointments, inquiries, follow-up, prospect research, expense reports, and related administrative responsibilities
Participate in special projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of applicable experience in development, marketing, sales, communications, or public relations
Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding fundraising goals, including securing major gifts and developing long-term relationships
Experience managing a donor portfolio and cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners
Experience using donor databases and fundraising reports
Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management, interpersonal, decision-making, presentation/public-speaking, and organizational skills
Strong planning and project management skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work with staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and create and implement new initiatives
Strategic ability to anticipate and support internal and external audience needs
Ability to prioritize expectations according to organizational strategy and goals
Must agree with the Palmer Home for Children Statement of Christian Beliefs
Must demonstrate a strong commitment to Christ consistent with Palmer Home’s mission as a nonprofit religious organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Vacation and sick time
Company vehicle
Remote work from home
Full-time salaried/exempt position