Director of Development

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Director of Development Department : Advancement

Reports to : Vice President of Global Fundraising Effective Date : November 1, 2025

About Biblica

For more than 200 years, Biblica has helped people beyond the reach of Gods Word discover the love of Jesus Christ. Our Mission is clear : The Bible for everyone, everywhere to experience the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible is at the heart of Biblicas mission. We are captivated, challenged, and inspired by this extraordinary collection of books. We believe the Bible is Gods truth and Gods story. In everything we do, we seek to honor Christ and the everlasting Word of God. By joining the Biblica team, youll have the opportunity to serve in a ministry that is advancing Gods Kingdom to the ends of the earth. We desire to serve God by bringing our gifts, talents, and experiences together to make a difference around the world, living out the Great Commission.

Job Summary

The Director of Development will focus on the South and East Coast of the United States. They will collaborate with the Vice President of Global Fundraising and the Global Fundraising team to cultivate investor relationships and execute a fundraising program to secure the necessary funds for Biblica. The focus of the role is to establish, develop, and mature relationships with prospective and existing major donors to expand the ministry of Biblica through relationships in the region. This role manages a portfolio of relationships, seeking to understand investor interests and connecting them with meaningful giving opportunities through Biblica. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in building, enhancing, and establishing networks that connect people to global Bible translation and mobilization efforts. The position reports to the Vice President of Global Fundraising.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload major donors and prospects within the respective regions of the U.S., executing a moves-management strategy focused on relationship development to procure funding for Biblicas ministry.
• Provide genuine care and stewardship to all ministry donors.
• Develop and grow the regions major donor portfolio, engaging new audiences and donor communities.
• Provide excellent and engaging communications to all donors.
• Develop a strategic engagement plan, using moves management, to manage the portfolio, defining funding goals for each investor and prospect to deliver on revenue and performance
• Identify donor areas of interest and successfully prepare and deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors as the relationship dictates.
• Deepen relationships with individuals in the portfolio through regular visits, calls, emails, and various communication touchpoints and follow-up.
• Participate in departmental and individual annual goal setting.
• Host multiple Regional Donor Gatherings per year and assist with additional events as requested, such as the Presidents Gathering and vision trips.
• Timely input and tracking in Biblicas Salesforce CRM of engagement activities, proposals, contact reports, and donor strategies.
• Regularly participate in daily prayer and Staff Gatherings.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Leadership Team on assigned priorities and departmental initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

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