Divisional Development Director - Southwest Division
Spiritual Development
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, study, prayer, and worship.
Ensure that all Young Life work is designed and carried out with an awareness of and in alignment with Young Life’s Values and Methods.
Develop strong spiritual disciplines and accountability considering possible distance supervision and travel schedule.
Campaign Leadership
Divisional Alignment: Partner closely with the divisional SVP to bring strategic fundraising value to the overall divisional strategy.
Campaign Management: Oversee, plan, and execute all supporting activities for the campaign, including timeline management, donor events, communication strategies, and stewardship.
Case for Support: Oversee the creation, implementation, and maintenance of an up-to-date campaign “Case for Support,” ensuring it includes both “give now” (current) and “give in the future”(legacy) options.
Field Collaboration: In partnership with Global Field Development, provide strategic counsel to regional and area directors in their local campaigns, building trust and alignment between development and field ministry.
Portfolio Management
Major Gift Solicitation & Pipeline Growth: Actively manage a portfolio of approximately 125 prospects, moving them through the relationship-centered engagement pipeline. This includes an intentional focus on donor discovery, qualification, and bringing new, untapped major gift prospects into the Southwest Division pipeline.
Donor Engagement: Plan travel and schedule appointments for discovery, qualification, and major gift asks.
Gift Planning: Coordinate with the Executive Director of YL Foundation and partners to utilize both current and planned giving structures to meet donor needs and campaign goals.
Volunteer Committee Management
ECC Partnership: Partner directly with any active volunteer Executive Campaign Committee (ECC) and its Chair to shape, refine, and align divisional ministry priorities with overarching fundraising strategies.
Impact Accountability & Reporting: Establish a robust feedback loop for the ECC; design and deliver comprehensive impact reports that transparently communicate how investments are advancing the division and achieving campaign milestones.
Database, Analytics & Reporting
CRM Accountability: Maintain strict data integrity within Young Life systems. Ensure all visits, calls, and next-step strategies are logged immediately.
Donor Stewardship & Community Culture
Stewardship Strategy: Design and implement a timely stewardship program to ensure all donors are thanked and recognized appropriately.
Communication & Relational Excellence
Exceptional communication skills. The ability to speak, listen, and care for high-level donors, alumni, executives, and volunteers in a way that establishes a deep, authentic connection—ensuring partners feel valued for who they are, not just what they can give.
Mission Storytelling
A gifted communicator who can passionately and authentically convey the heart of Young Life, translating how the mission is adapting and changing to meet the needs of today’s kids.
Proactive Execution
Tested and proven in environments that demand high proactivity, and strict deadline management, balanced with a collaborative team spirit.
Strategic & Financial Acumen
Ability to research prospects, build comprehensive presentation materials, and accurately manage campaign budgets.
Technical Proficiency
Experienced in utilizing CRM databases to track metrics and drive strategic decisions.
Spiritual Integrity & Confidentiality
Absolute commitment to maintaining donor confidentiality and practicing spiritual integrity in fundraising, viewing development as a form of ministry.
Travel & Working Conditions
Travel Required: Travel required across the division to conduct face-to-face donor visits and attend regional events.
Preferred Location: Residing within the specific division(s) assigned, working remotely.