Fundraising and Development Director

Development Director

Job Description

Position Title:           Development Director

Supervised by:         Executive Director

Position:                   40 hours per week

Contact:                    Leslea Townsend Cronin, MSSW, LCSW

                                  Executive Director

                                  502-523-6122

                                  Ltownsend.cronin@soinhomeless.org

Mission: We bring partners together to expand economic opportunity for individuals and families to overcome poverty. We do this by identifying resource gaps, amplifying community power, and advancing policies that support stable and equitable pathways to thriving futures.

Vision: A Southern Indiana where every resident has the opportunity, support, and resources to secure stable housing, achieve financial independence, and experience lasting well-being.

 The Coalition is looking for talented people passionate about finding solutions to address housing and homelessness. This will be a fantastic opportunity to work in your community alongside agencies and individuals who are passionate about supporting the organization's mission and vision.

Primary Responsibilities

Fund Development & Donor Relations

·       Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support HCSI and its programs.

·       Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and faith-based partners.

·       Lead annual fundraising events (e.g., A Meaningful Morning), donor campaigns, and giving days.

·       Maintain donor database and ensure timely acknowledgment and reporting.

Grants Management

·       Identify, write, and submit grant proposals aligned with HCSI’s mission and funding priorities.

·       Work with the executive team to manage grant reporting requirements, including outcome tracking, financial documentation, and impact narratives.

·       Develop relationships with local, state, and national funders.

Communications & Public Relations

·       Lead marketing and communications strategies to raise awareness about HCSI’s mission and impact.

·       Oversee creation of newsletters, press releases, and social media campaigns in collaboration with outreach staff or consultants.

·       Represent HCSI at community events, coalition meetings, and speaking engagements.

Strategic Development

·       Work with the Executive Director and Board to align development strategies with organizational growth, program needs, and sustainability goals.

·       Support capital campaigns, special projects, and major gift initiatives.

·       Analyze fundraising data and report progress to the Executive Director and Board.

·       Attend Board and committee meetings

Partnership & Community Engagement

·       Foster and maintain relationships with local churches, service agencies, civic groups, and volunteers.

·       Serve as a liaison for sponsorships and manage in-kind donations for HCSI programs in collaboration with program staff.

·       Collaborate with program staff to understand service impact and translate that into compelling donor stories and reports.

Essential skills necessary:

• Possess current knowledge of the Southern Indiana community and philanthropic opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to work with groups
• Public Speaking
• Ability to write a variety of content
• Professional leadership skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Ability to effectively utilize email and all general office software
• Organizational skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of experience in nonprofit development
• Experience with non-profits
• Project or Program Management experience
• Date management experience: Excel, Canva, or ability to train and learn these platforms