Director of Development

The Director of Development will help us fight for students who lack access to education and the Gospel by providing leadership to our fundraising strategy, cultivating meaningful relationships with volunteers, donors, and partners, and creating engaging marketing and communication content.

Posted on September 6, 2024

Areas of Responsibility

development Director

Provides strategic direction to One 17’s fundraising strategy and mobilizes a team of volunteers to expand our reach. Deliverables:

  • Collaborates with our Executive Director to develop One 17’s annual fundraising and growth strategy (striving to grow from $780k raised in 2023 to $1.5MM in 2026)

  • Executes our fundraising plan ensuring that we meet or exceed annual goals

  • Develops and implements strategies that help us gain new church, industry, and nonprofit partners annually

  • Recruits and leads a team of volunteers to serve on a Development Committee that helps One 17 expand its reach, develop new donor prospects, and coordinate annual events

  • Leads vision trips or partner trips to school locations on an annual basis (1-2 trips per year)

Fundraising Officer

Builds meaningful relationships with new and existing donors and provides leadership to fundraising and donor care programs. Deliverables:

  • Cultivates meaningful relationships with 40-60 individual donors to facilitate increased engagement in our mission

  • Creates and coordinates 3-6 mission-centric event experiences per year raising $150k+ through new and existing donors and partners

  • Oversees and leads One 17’s planned giving program

  • Increases engagement in One 17’s  recurring donor program (Keyholder Community) to facilitate increased sustainability

  • Leads our donor care program ensuring that individuals and partners are shown appreciation in a creative, authentic, timely manner

  • Participates in networking events monthly serving as a storyteller and ambassador for our mission

Communications and Marketing Director

Develops creative content that helps One 17 raise awareness and resources for our mission. Deliverables:

  • Develops and implements a marketing and communication plan that includes social media, email campaigns, and awareness campaigns

  • Collaborates with Haiti and Cambodia Marketing Coordinators monthly to learn stories of impact and develop content

  • Creates and posts 16-20 social media posts per month

  • Develops and sends at least two email campaigns per month

  • Maintains and improves our website on an ongoing basis

  • Develops a monthly “focus story” and shares the story across all platforms

  • Provides leadership and direction to the creation of our Annual Report 

  • Develops 3-4 communication pieces for our recurring donors (Keyholder Community) annually

  • Builds a team of volunteers or interns to provide support to marketing and communications

Executive Leader

Provides executive leadership to the organization by engaging in monthly meetings, quarterly strategic planning initiatives, and staff development initiatives. Deliverables:

  • Provides strategic oversight and guidance to the organization by serving on the Executive Team with the Executive Director, Director of Operations, Cambodia Directors, and Haiti Directors

    • Participates in quarterly strategic planning meetings

    • Provides coaching and mentoring to international team members as needed

    • Participates in up to 1 Board of Director meeting per year

    • Collaborates on long-term strategic planning and vision development

  • Engages in monthly Global staff meetings two times per month

  • Participates in 2-3 staff off-site meetings or retreats per year

Qualifications

  • Expresses and demonstrates a Christ-centered worldview personally and professionally

  • Resonates personally with One 17 International’s mission

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, or equivalent degrees

  • Minimum of 3 years experience working in fundraising, sales, marketing, or business

  • Possesses the ability to work independently and collaboratively

QUALITIES OF A ONE 17 TEAM MEMBER

Team members at One 17 International are driven by their love for Jesus, heart for people, and commitment to excellence. We are a team of highly motivated, dedicated individuals who own their areas of responsibility and enjoy working collaboratively and independently. Our team members possess humility, patience, strong people skills, and a burning desire to accomplish goals and make a difference in the lives of others. We enjoy building strong, personal relationships with our teammates, volunteers, and donors.

Our team environment is marked by a singular focus on achieving our mission of developing Christ-centered schools for students who lack access to education and the Gospel. We are deeply passionate about our work and each team member is willing to sacrifice their time, talent, and resources to achieve collective and individual goals. Each team member is known for his or her authenticity, transparency, and deep commitment to serving Jesus through our work. 

If this sounds like a team environment you would thrive in, please apply. If not, take a pass.

Role Details

Job Title: Director of Development

Status: Regular Full-time, Exempt (40+ hours/week)

Supervisor Title: Executive Director

Benefits:​ The salary is determined by One 17’s Board of Directors and includes 3 weeks of paid vacation, 14 holidays, healthcare contribution, 10% employer 401(k) contribution, paid maternity/paternity leave, and a cell phone reimbursement.

Location: This position is based out of Zeeland, Michigan and includes 7-21 days of travel per year (1-2 mission trips). 70-80% of hours should be completed in our office when not meeting with donors and volunteers outside of the office.

APPLY:

Email your resume, cover letter, and references to Benjamin Attema, our Director of Operations and the hiring manager for this position, at Attema@one17international.org and complete our Pre-Interview Survey.