Development Director

WHO WE ARE

Mentoring Alliance is a nonprofit religious organization certified as a Best Christian Workplace, boasting a thriving workplace culture.

We exist to mobilize godly people into the lives of kids and families to provide tangible help and eternal hope. All our employees are Christ-followers, living in accordance with their faith, and considered ministers of the gospel no matter their role on staff.

If you seek a meaningful career in a Christ-centered, grace-based, biblically grounded, excellence-driven, and multiethnic organization, Mentoring Alliance could be the right place for you! We work hard and play hard, all for the glory of God.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Development Director of Greater Waco serves as both an ambassador and financial catalyst for Mentoring Alliance. This role leads local development efforts and directly engages with donors to grow revenue and advance the mission.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Lead Development in Greater Waco: In collaboration with the ED of Greater Waco and the VP of Development, sets fundraising goals for the region and establishes an annual fundraising plan.

2. Major Gift Cultivation: Manages a portfolio of 100-125 active major gift investors and prospects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A college degree and at least 5 years of experience
• Mentoring Alliance program experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required
• Experience in website research preferred
• General clerical/secretarial/administrative experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Mentoring Alliance, we take pride in the benefits we provide to our full-time employees. These benefits include:

• Competitive Salaries
• Insurance Premiums Paid 100% by Mentoring Alliance*
  • Health Insurance with a $0 deductible*
  • Dental Insurance*
  • Term Life, Short-term & Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance*
• Affordable Vision Insurance
• Retirement
  • 401K Safe Harbor Plan (fully vested from the first day of eligibility)
• Generous Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Educational Reimbursement
• Program Enrollment Benefit
  • Children of MA's core staff team are eligible to enroll in any of MA's programs at no cost.
• 21% off of personal ATT bill
• 8% off of personal Verizon bill
• Performance Reviews
  • 3 formal reviews per year
  • Monthly informal reviews

DISCLAIMER

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