Director of Development - Vida

The Director of Development is a newly created leadership position responsible for building, managing, and advancing a comprehensive fundraising program that supports the mission and long-term sustainability of Vida. The Director owns the strategy, execution, and results for contributed revenue generated through major gifts, fundraising events, and grants.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute a comprehensive annual development plan with clear goals, strategies, timelines, responsibilities, and performance measures for major gifts, events, and grants. Build a diversified and sustainable fundraising program that balances near-term revenue needs with long-term donor development.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a genuine commitment to Vida's Christian mission and values, and will be able to build trusted relationships with donors, prospects, Board members, community partners, staff, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• At least five years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising experience, including demonstrated success cultivating and soliciting major gifts
• Experience developing and executing fundraising plans across multiple revenue streams, particularly major gifts, events, and grants
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with donors, prospects, Board members, community partners, staff, and volunteers
• Experience directing fundraising events and coordinating staff, volunteers, consultants, or vendors to achieve defined goals
• Working knowledge of grant development, grant reporting, donor stewardship, development operations, and fundraising ethics
• Experience using a donor database or CRM to manage portfolios, activities, gifts, and reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate mission impact and make a compelling case for support
• Strong planning, organization, judgment, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Self-directed, collaborative, and comfortable building the structure and systems of a developing fundraising program
• Commitment to the mission and values of Vida

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Travel reimbursement
• Some evening or weekend work and local travel may be required for donor meetings, community activities, and fundraising events