Ministry Partnerships and Gifts Director - CityHouse, Inc.

Ministry Partnerships and Gifts Director

CityHouse  |  Delray Beach, FL  |  Full-Time

THE OPPORTUNITY
Every year, CityHouse receives more than 50 desperate calls for every single apartment that becomes available on our campuses. Over 250 families are on our waitlist today. Our program, combined with prayer and sharing the love of the gospel, works — 83% of residential graduates go on to build fully independent lives for themselves and their children.

We're on a mission to double our capacity from 27 to 60 families in active residential care over the next three years — and we're building the development team that will make it possible. This is a rare opportunity to build a major gifts program from the ground up: you'll work directly alongside our Executive Director and board, cultivate a portfolio of high-impact donors, and see the direct connection between your relationships and the families whose lives are changed.

OUR FAITH FOUNDATION 
CityHouse is a Christian ministry, sustained by the prayer, volunteer service, and financial support of local churches throughout South Florida. Our residential program is grounded in the belief that lasting transformation for the families we serve comes through the love of Christ lived out in practical, tangible ways — safe housing, skill-building, community, and hope.

Because our donors, church partners, and board give to CityHouse as a ministry, the Major Gifts Officer represents our Christian mission and identity in every donor conversation, campus tour, and funding proposal. 
This is a Christian faith-based leadership role, and we ask that candidates share and can authentically communicate this faith commitment. 

CORE COMPETENCIES
 Major gift solicitation — moving prospects through ID, cultivation, ask, stewardship

 Portfolio management — prioritizing a donor pipeline with minimal oversight

 Relationship building — earning and sustaining high-net-worth donor trust over years

 Storytelling & written communication — proposals, letters, cases for support

 Self-direction — building process where little exists; goal-oriented, self-accountable

 Board & volunteer engagement — equipping non-fundraisers to make asks & intros

 Authentic faith alignment — representing CityHouse's Christian mission credibly

 Discretion — sound judgment with sensitive donor & client information

REQUIRED
-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  
-A natural relationship builder with the ability to earn trust and sustain long-term connections 
-Exceptional written and verbal communication — you can tell a story that moves people to act 
-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 

PREFERRED
Familiarity with donor CRM systems 
Understanding of trauma-informed care, housing programs, and family services 
Master's degree in nonprofit management, social work, business, ministry, or related field preferred

WHAT ONE WILL DO 
Major Donor Development 
-Build and manage a growing portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate major gift prospects 
-Develop personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies for each donor relationship 
-Conduct donor meetings, campus tours, and presentations — independently and alongside organizational leadership 
-Craft compelling proposals and funding requests tied to specific program needs and expansion goals 
-Maintain accurate donor records and engagement activity in the CRM

Fundraising Strategy 
-Set and pursue annual major gift revenue goals in partnership with the Executive Director 
-Develop strategies to increase donor retention and deepen lifetime giving relationships 
-Lead the case for support on growth and campus expansion campaigns 
-Create donor communications — proposals, impact reports, and acknowledgment letters — that bring the CityHouse story to life 

Board & Volunteer Partnership 
-Partner with board members to identify, cultivate, and steward prospective donors 
-Equip board members with tools and confidence to open doors and make introductions 
-Coordinate cultivation events and donor engagement experiences that connect supporters directly to the mission 

Community & Foundation Relationships 
-Develop and strengthen relationships with foundations, churches, faith communities, local businesses, and civic partners 
-Collaborate with leadership on strategic grant opportunities aligned with expansion priorities