Director of Fundraising - Precept

Company Overview :

Precept Ministries International, founded in 1970 by Jack and Kay Arthur, is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dedicated to engaging people in a relationship with God through knowledge of His Word, Precept offers Bible study materials, leader training, and discipleship programs. Serving over 180 countries and translating resources into more than 90 languages, Precept has equipped over 250,000 active Bible study leaders, reached over 2 million participants globally, and employed approximately 125 staff members. ​

POSITION TITLE : Director of Fundraising

REPORTS TO : Executive Director

GENERAL SUMMARY : The Director of Fundraising will provide leadership and oversee all donor giving efforts of the Development Team for the cultivation and solicitation of current and deferred gifts from existing givers and new prospects. The Director operates comfortably at both the high-touch, relationship-driven major donor level and the broader, high-volume, lower-dollar donor level, while also being fluent in today's rapidly evolving fundraising landscape.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Leadership & Strategy

• Fundraising strategy development - aligning major, mid-level, and micro donor fundraising with ministry vision and budget needs
• Team Leadership - coaching staff, aligning development with communications, and breaking down silos
• Budget & forecasting - projecting donation revenue and tracking progress to goals

Donor Relationship Management

Digital Donor Engagement

Technical & Analytical Skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Major Donor Leadership

Micro & Mid-Level Donor Growth

Strategic Leadership

Innovation & Growth

Qualifications

Training & Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in business management, administration or equivalent working experience. Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Any acceptable combination of training and experience. CFRE certification a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing :

Must be able to read documents and use computer.

Hearing :

Must have acute hearing ability.

Standing / Walking / Mobility :

Must be able to move between departments.

Climbing / Stooping / Kneeling :

Lifting / Pulling / Pushing :

Fingering / Grasping / Feeling :

Must have the ability to write, type, and use telephone.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS :

Medium work : Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 lbs of force consistently to move objects.