New Life International · 3 days ago
Director of Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years expNew Life International (NLI) is a ministry dedicated to transforming lives through innovative water, health, and environmental solutions. They are seeking a Director of Development, a senior fundraising leader responsible for growing a high-performance development program to meet their annual revenue goals.
Public SafetyWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Lead and execute NLI’s comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet/exceed annual revenue goals
Build and maintain a strong major‑gift pipeline; manage personal portfolio of top donors
Expand donor base across individuals, churches, corporations, and foundations
Oversee annual giving, planned giving, grants, sponsorships, and donor engagement groups
Guide development, marketing, and communications teams to ensure message and brand alignment
Strengthen and grow NLI’s endowment (our Agape Fund)
Partner with the Executive Director, Board, Development Committee, and Sr. Leadership Team to drive donor engagement and governance-level fundraising
Ensure effective CRM use (Bloomerang or similar), reporting, and donor stewardship systems
Implement metrics-driven systems for evaluating fundraising performance and pipeline growth
Support crisis-response funding opportunities and strategic ministry initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
7–10+ years senior-level fundraising experience in nonprofit, ministry, or complex organizational settings
Demonstrated success in securing major gifts ($100K+), planned gifts, and leading campaigns
Proven ability to expand donor pipelines and cultivate next-generation supporters
Experience developing metrics, reporting dashboards, and data-driven development systems
CRM experience (Bloomerang or similar) required
Mature follower of Jesus Christ, committed to demonstrating and proclaiming the Gospel
Strong team builder with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and cross-cultural skills
Exceptional writing, communication, public speaking, and presentation ability
Highly organized, systems thinker; excels in project management and strategic execution
Able to work effectively in fast‑paced and disaster‑response environments
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRM platforms, and digital engagement tools
Anticipates needs, handles pressure well, and fosters healthy internal and external relationships
Preferred
MBA, JD, CFRE, or similar advanced training preferred
Company
New Life International
New Life International offers safe water and delivers clean water.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
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