Director of Development

Director of Development

Team: Executive & Development

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director

Leadership Role: Executive Leadership Team

Effective Date: January 2026

About Ezekiel Ministries

Ezekiel Ministries connects children from hard places with caring Christian mentors who help them experience the love of Jesus and discover their God-given potential. Through Group Mentoring, one-to-one discipleship, and strong partnerships with families and schools, we create consistent, life-giving relationships that move children from isolation to belonging and hope. Our team is united around a clear vision, shared values, and a belief that God uses ordinary people to transform lives—one relationship at a time.

Position Summary

The Director of Development (DoD) is a senior leader who strengthens and grows the financial engine of Ezekiel Ministries. This role oversees annual giving, events, sponsorships, major gifts, and grants to support approximately $1.2 million in annual revenue. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team operating within the EOS model, the DoD serves as a “player–coach,” managing a personal donor portfolio while guiding the systems, strategies, and volunteers that sustain long-term growth. This is a relational, outward-facing role for a self-starter who builds trust, inspires generosity, and expands community investment in Ezekiel’s mission.

Primary Responsibilities

Annual Fund & Events

• Lead and execute the annual fundraising plan with quarterly targets.

• Manage annual donor portfolio; ensure donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, and retention.

• Oversee all fundraising events; recruit/equip volunteer hosts and committees.

• Secure sponsorships/underwriting; partner with communications to align campaigns.

Major Gifts ($10,000 )

• Manage portfolio of major gift prospects.

• Qualify prospects, cultivate relationships, solicit gifts, and steward/renew support.

• Partner with Executive Director on high-capacity relationships.

Grants Management

• Collaborate with ED and contract grant writer to identify grant opportunities.

• Provide needed program/budget info and ensure reporting/compliance.

• Track deadlines and grant calendar.

Strategy, EOS Leadership & Financial Accountability

• Own key KPIs: revenue, donor growth, retention, major gift activity, event performance.

• Make objective portfolio and prioritization decisions.

• Support long-term financial capacity building.

Volunteer Fundraising & Ambassador Leadership

• Recruit, equip, and mobilize volunteer fundraisers and table hosts.

• Train volunteers to fundraise relationally and confidently.

• Build simple, repeatable systems for volunteer success.

Leadership, Values & Culture

• Model integrity, accountability, relational excellence, and faith-centered leadership.

• Champion a joyful, mission-focused generosity culture aligned with Ezekiel’s Christ-centered mission.

Qualifications

Required:

• Demonstrated nonprofit fundraising experience.

• Confidence asking for financial support; strong relational intelligence.

• Organized, deadline-driven, metrics-oriented.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Christian nonprofit experience, EOS familiarity, volunteer committee leadership.

• CRM/database proficiency.

Personal Attributes for Success

• Relational, outgoing, externally focused.

• Proactive, adaptable, growth-minded.

• Strategic in prioritizing donor relationships; comfortable networking.

• Spiritually mature and aligned with Ezekiel’s mission.

Benefits

• Robust rest/renewal package (18 days PTO, 1 week sick, 14 holidays, spiritual renewal half-days, parental leave, bereavement leave, sabbatical eligibility).

• 3% 403b match.