Development Director

Development Officer:

The development officer plays a pivotal role in strategic fundraising and relationship-building to support the advancement of the mission at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch: Empowering youth and families with Christ-centered solutions to life controlling issues.

About the Organization:

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a Christ-centered residential treatment center for teens, 14-17, struggling with substance use, mental health, or behavioral health conditions. Rooted in Christian values, our program provides a nurturing and structured environment where healing, growth, and transformation are made possible through clinical intervention and spiritual growth.

Mostly remote and in town/community position. Local and regional travel required up to 75%.

Duties and Responsibilities of Development Officer:

• Manage and Grow a Portfolio of Individual, Corporate & Foundation Donors
  
• Cultivate, Solicit, and Steward gifts at Various Levels: $1K
  
• Conduct Prospect Research, Cold Outreach & Pipeline Management to Identify and Qualify Major Gift Prospects
  
• Conduct Donor Visits, Calls, and Written Communications to Strengthen Relationships.
  
• Assist with Donor Recognition Activities
  
• Assist in the Planning & Execution of Major Gift Asks, Capital Campaigns, Matching Gift Fund Development, and EOY Appeals
  
• Support Fundraising Events Including Sponsorship Outreach & Key Donor Engagement
  
• Collaborate with Marketing/Communications to Align Donor Messaging & Storytelling
  
• Establish New Relationships with Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners Maintain Up-to-Date, Accurate Records in Donor CRM with Complete and Timely Engagement & Progress Notes
  
• This is a full-time job and a full-time commitment with the need for regular (3x per week) local and frequent (8-12 times per year) overnight travel. Candidates should also be located in NWA. Being 60 minutes outside of NWA adds to the travel demand.

Qualifications for Development Officer:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience in Nonprofit Development, Business Sales, or Similar Field
  
• 2-5 Years of Experience in Fundraising, Donor Relations, Sales, or a Related Field
  
• Very Strong Interpersonal, Written, and Verbal Communication Skills
  
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Deadlines
  
• Experience with Donor CRMs, Microsoft Office/Google Suite, and Willingness to Adopt New Software Tools
  
• Proven Ability to Build and Sustain Relationships with Diverse Stakeholders
  
• Mission-Driven Mindset with High Integrity and Professionalism
  
• Faith-alignment with core Christian values

Key Competencies

• Donor-Focused Relationship Builder
  
• Results-Oriented
  
• Strategic, Goal-Driven Thinker
  
• Collaborative Team Player with Initiative
  
• Comfortable with Public Speaking and Donor-Facing Interactions

Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work with a Christian Focus
  
• Competitive Compensation
  
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Retirement Planning with a 403b Account & Employer Match
  
• Generous PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave
  
• Professional Development Opportunities
  
• Collaborative, Values-Driven Setting
  
• Opportunities for Spiritual Enrichment