Director of Development

The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT) unites and equips our community - Knoxville and the 33 counties of East Tennessee - to end human trafficking through prevention and intervention, while providing survivors with trauma-informed, comprehensive aftercare services. Through our direct services program, Grow Free TN, we offer a variety of services to those impacted by human trafficking. All of our services are free, individualized, and all-inclusive.

Through the Tennessee Counter-Trafficking Alliance, CCAHT serves as the single point of contact partner for the East Tennessee region.

At CCAHT, we choose love first. When it comes to the clients we serve, we understand that healing takes time. Each client’s needs and journey toward restoration will be different, which is why our aftercare programming is survivor-centered and grounded in industry best practices and research. We know that it takes people to serve people, and we are seeking passionate, qualified individuals to join our team as we work to empower survivors and foster positive change in upper East Tennessee.

POSITION

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development is responsible for leading and implementing all fundraising and donor engagement strategies to advance the mission of the CCAHT through strategic philanthropy and strong relationship-building. The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to create and execute a comprehensive development plan that includes individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and special events. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy that aligns with the mission and strategic goals of the CCAHT.
• Establishes measurable fundraising goals and tracks progress throughout the year.
• Manages the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual and corporate donors, including major gift prospects.
• Creates and implements donor recognition and retention strategies.
• Plans and executes fundraising appeal letters and manages donor communications.
• Develops partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to support fundraising initiatives.
• Works with the Executive Director and Board to strengthen the organization’s fundraising culture.
• Collaborates with direct services program and community outreach staff to align fundraising with program impact and storytelling.
• Coordinates, executes, and secures sponsorships for annual fundraising events (marketing, community awareness, vendors, locations, etc.).
• Manages donor database system, online donation forms, and prepares donor and gift-related reports as needed for tracking goals and strategic planning.
• Supports the organization’s adherence to financial procedures related to fundraising and gift management.
• Committed to ongoing professional development by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, researching best practices, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations, etc.
• Oversees administrative duties as assigned by Executive Director

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills 
• Possesses the ability to effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g., professionals in the social service field, law enforcement, criminal justice, and the general public)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Approaches business planning in an action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative way
• Brings passion, idealism, integrity, a positive attitude, and a mission-driven, self‐directed work ethic
• Holds strong marketing and public relations experience, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and audiences
• Maintains willingness to stay abreast of and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
• Possesses strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and financial reporting

QUALIFICATIONS

The Director of Development will be thoroughly committed to the CCAHT’s mission. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a strong academic background in related field; CFRE certification preferred
• Experience with donor development, implementation and management of large-scale fundraising initiatives, and capital campaigns
• Proven success in individual giving and major gifts
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in non-profit fundraising and donor development
• Experience with donor or relationship management systems such as Bloomerang or Raiser’s Edge 
• Successful completion of criminal background checks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate clearly in English both written and verbal
• Good visual & audio capabilities
• Sit for extended periods
• PC/Keyboarding abilities
• Work extended hours as needed (>40 per week)

Job Title: Director of Development 

Reports To: Executive Director

Hours: Full-time w/ benefits (willing to work evening and weekend hours as needed) 

Location: Knoxville, TN 

Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000