Ministry Partnerships and Gifts Director

The Ministry Partnerships and Gifts Director will build a major gifts program from the ground up, working directly with the Executive Director and board to cultivate a portfolio of high-impact donors. This role requires a strong faith foundation and the ability to authentically communicate CityHouse's Christian mission.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will build and manage a growing portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate major gift prospects, develop personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies, and craft compelling proposals and funding requests. They will also maintain accurate donor records, lead fundraising strategy, and partner with board members to identify and cultivate prospective donors.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is a rare opportunity for a candidate with a strong faith foundation and experience in major gift solicitation to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable women, children, and families. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a major gifts program from the ground up and see the direct connection between their relationships and the families whose lives are changed.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for serving vulnerable women, children, and families
• At least 7-10 years of proven direct major gift solicitation experience in nonprofit fundraising or related fields with an annual operating budget of $5,000,000+
• Natural relationship builder with the ability to earn trust and sustain long-term connections
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, self-directed, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
• High integrity and sound judgment with donor confidentiality
• Bachelor's degree required
• Individuals will be required to accept and sign a Statement of Faith
• Personal Christian faith and active involvement in a local church, with the ability to represent CityHouse's mission and faith foundation authentically to donors, churches, and community partners

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable women, children, and families
• Chance to build a major gifts program from the ground up
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development