Director of Development

Director of Development

Position Summary

The Director of Development reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and leads all fundraising and development efforts to advance the organization's mission and ensure long-term financial sustainability. As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Development develops and oversees strategies for major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, annual giving, special events, and donor stewardship. This position is dedicated to the development of major donors and is responsible for fundraising 1.3 million annually.

Note: This is not a marketing, programs, or operations position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's fundraising strategy to meet CCM’s annual fundraising goal of $1.3 million.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and funding partners.
• Lead grant, corporate, annual giving, and planned giving programs.
• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors on fundraising initiatives.
• Manage development staff, budgets, and performance goals.
• Track fundraising results and ensure donor engagement and retention.
• Maintain a consistent faith-based voice within in all fundraising, donor development, public relations and messaging.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual fundraising revenue achievement.
• Growth in major gifts and donor retention.
• Number of new donors acquired.
• Grant funding secured.
• Board engagement in fundraising activities.
• Development team performance and goal attainment.
• Growth in donor pipeline and prospect portfolio.

Skills & Competencies

• Major donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, donor tracking, and reporting.
• Advanced computer proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to create polished digital slide presentations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and ability to meet fundraising goals.
• Ability to represent CCM’s Christian mission authentically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of successful nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Proven track record securing major gifts and building donor relationships.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Faith and Mission Alignment

CCM is a Christian ministry. The candidate must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ whose personal and professional conduct reflects CCM’s Christian values. They must be comfortable sharing their faith and able to represent the ministry authentically with donors, churches, partners, staff, clients, and the broader community.

About CCM

Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit serving the greater Hickory, NC area for over 57 years. Founded by local churches, CCM serves as an extension of the church for people walking through crisis. We are the only free and charitable clinic serving uninsured individuals in Catawba and Alexander counties. Our ministries include free medical and dental care with nine additional specialty providers, a pharmacy providing medications at little or no cost, homeless ministry, crisis intervention, peer support, pastoral care, veterans services, and Next Steps career development. Through these ministries, we help people move beyond immediate crisis toward stability, independence, and lasting life transformation.