Divisional Development Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Create an annual personal development plan that nurtures a rich spiritual life, incorporating time for solitude, retreats, reflection, study, prayer, and worship.

• Collaborate closely with the divisional Senior Vice President to provide strategic fundraising value aligned with the overall divisional strategy.

• Oversee, plan, and implement all activities that support the campaign, including managing timelines, organizing donor events, crafting communication strategies, and ensuring stewardship.

• Actively manage a portfolio of about 125 prospects, guiding them through the relationship-centered engagement pipeline.

• Arrange travel and schedule appointments for discovery meetings, qualification processes, and major gift solicitations.

• Work directly with the active volunteer Executive Campaign Committee (ECC) and its Chair to shape, refine, and align divisional ministry priorities with broader fundraising strategies.

• Create a strong feedback loop for the ECC; design and present comprehensive impact reports that clearly communicate how investments are driving the division forward and achieving campaign milestones.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally in a field related to the job.

• Over 5 years of fundraising experience with a proven history of managing a portfolio and successfully securing major gifts ($50k+).

• Must exhibit a relationship-focused development approach where achieving metrics does not compromise genuine, pastoral care for donors.

• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, embody, and effectively communicate the ministry and essence of the Young Life mission today.

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including leading and managing complex initiatives or programs with outcome-oriented deliverables.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in direct or indirect management, overseeing, coaching, and motivating teams of staff or high-level volunteer committees.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities