Development Officer

Under the direction of the Mission Executive Director, the Development Officer strategically plans, implements, and oversees Star Gospel Mission’s development/fundraising function, including donor communications and cultivation, print, broadcast, campaign oversight, and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

Personal Donor Fundraising Goals and Responsibilities: (50%)
Long-Term Development and Planning Responsibilities: (50%)

The Development Officer will:

• Work closely with Mission leadership to determine local funding needs, programs, and services offered for presentation to donors and prospective donors.
• Raise funds to sustain and enhance Star Gospel Mission’s services in Charleston, SC.
• Oversee the funding of the building campaign in conjunction with the Mission Executive Director.
• Develop and nurture a growing portfolio of donors and prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Plan and implement special events designed to increase donor engagement and build the brand of Star Gospel Mission.

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

• A HUMBLE STEWARD – grounded in their relationship with God, they are to be spiritually sensitive to the audiences with which they interact and have an open-handed, disarming, and ecumenical approach.
• AN EXPERIENCED FUNDRAISER – track record of closing deals and fueling relational momentum.
• EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT – a highly intuitive and wise discerner who can listen well while sensing how best to approach a situation and the people with whom they interact.
• A STRATEGIC BUILDER – the Development Officer will see relationships as an art form and can build the strategy, infrastructure, and team to support them.
• RESOURCEFUL – a fearless, adaptable, and bold problem-solver with a working competency in organizational skills and attention to detail.
• AN EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR – connects naturally and relationally with people through verbal and written communication: a strong vision caster and responsive cultivator of relationships.