What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at The Christian Broadcasting Network?
Major Gifts – Virginia Beach, VA
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead its major gift initiatives. This important role involves developing and implementing fundraising strategies for mid-level and major donors to meet the resource needs of CBN and its humanitarian affiliate, Operation Blessing. Building on 60 years of efforts to share the Gospel and support those in need, the ideal candidate will guide, develop, and inspire our mid and major gifts leadership team to achieve enhanced fundraising goals.ater fundraising objectives.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
· Strong development background with successful track record in meeting fundraising goals while managing major donor/development teams
· Knowledge of planned giving development and solicitation, well versed in tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets, and estates
· Successful experience with implementing major donor fundraising events to increase revenues.
· Demonstrated leadership with the ability to successfully manage multi-faceted teams with data-driven strategies and performance management
· Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with ability to cast vision and articulate the mission, goals, and values of the organization
· Strong ability to strategize, implement, and integrate development programs with specific objectives
· Critical thinker with ability to analyze, monitor, evaluate, and alter strategic development plans
· Proficient in MS Office, donor database software
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of CBN staff and outside public
· Excellent research, planning, organizational, and time management skills
· Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and cooperatively with various departments.
· Flexible with ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
· Self-starter with ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of a team
· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
· Ability to travel with current driver’s license and good driving record
CBN News is an international, nonprofit news organization that provides programming 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Headquartered in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA, CBN News offers today’s headlines and stories that impact the global Christian community. CBN offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package to include healthcare for full time positions. If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with CBN’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our CBN Job Board at www.cbn.com for application and benefit information.
We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.
