Preston Taylor Ministries
Development Director
Nashville, TN
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Full time
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What You'll Do The Director of Development serves as a key member of Preston Taylor Ministries' leadership, partnering with the Executive Team and Board to shape and implement PTM's annual strategic plan and to continually evolve a fundraising strategy that advances the mission. This role leads all fundraising strategy and execution, including relational fundraising, campaigns, events, grants management, and other resource development programs. The Director guides the major gift process from prospect research through cultivation and stewardship, maintaining a portfolio of at least 25 major donors while equipping the Executive Director to ensure alignment and drive results. Believing that fundraising is a shared calling, the Director trains, coaches, and mentors PTM staff, inviting every team member to contribute to fundraising efforts. The role also partners with the communications lead on fundraising communications, oversees the grants pipeline and sourcebook, and manages all fundraising events, from dinners and lunches to golf tournaments and year-end celebrations. Finally, the Director establishes effective systems for record-keeping, monitoring, and reporting outcomes to the Board, funders, and other constituents.
About Preston Taylor Ministries
Preston Taylor Ministries (PTM) is a Christian-based non-profit organization that exists to provide safe and fun neighborhood programming for kids to learn and grow. Programs include after school tutoring, summer field trips, seasonal sports, one-on-one mentoring, bible studies, camps, and more. These programs for kids are supported by PTM staff, community and parent volunteers, and generous donors that support the work of PTM. PTM empowers Preston Taylor children and youth to discover and live their God-inspired dreams, develop a love for learning, and build joy-filled friendships that glorify Christ Jesus. None of this is possible without the generosity of donors and the strength of the team that stewards those relationships — that's where you come in.
Description
What We're Looking For
You are someone deeply committed to PTM's mission, a leader with the credibility and persuasiveness to earn the support of others and inspire confidence in the organization's work. You lead by example, embodying PTM's values and ethics in how they manage and mentor their team. You are an individual who believes in the power of storying – inviting and offering a compelling appeal for support. You are organized and bring strong creative and conceptual thinking to the role, paired with the interpersonal skill to be an inclusive, flexible, and fair-minded team player. Above all, you are decisive and resourceful, ready to take ownership of results and get things done even when resources are limited.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in advancement, development, and fundraising
- 3+ years of experience within a non-profit, church, education, or similarly relevant environment
- A demonstrated track record of building a development team and systems while personally carrying a major donor portfolio
- Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed
- Strong relationship-building skills with board members, volunteers, donors, staff, and students
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a related field preferred
Details
Location: Nashville, TN
Type: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $80,000 -90,000 based on experience plus bonus option for reaching or exceeding annual funding budget
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays
Salary
$80,000 - $90,000 per year