Fundraising Director

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Director will be responsible for developing and assertively implementing multiple funding strategies to sustain and continue to build charitable support for the Lord's Gym Ministries, and additional outreach ministries of FOCAS (Foundation of Compassionate American Samaritans), making a difference in the lives of at-risk men, women and children of the tristate. 

Seeking Fundraising Director

Evangelical faith-based nonprofit serving individuals and families

A calling, not a job

The Lord’s Gym Ministries, a ministry of the 39-year-old Foundation of Compassionate American Samaritans (FOCAS), is seeking an experienced fundraiser who views this opportunity as a calling, eager to lead two direct reports committed to sharing the love of Jesus with men, women, and children from facilities in Cincinnati’s Price Hill neighborhood and Covington, Kentucky. The successful candidate will be sensitive to the Spirit’s leadership and aligned to upholding the values and beliefs of the founders of FOCAS. To fully appreciate the scripturally based framework and culture of The Lord’s Gym Ministries, please visit https://lordsgymministries.org.

Primary responsibilities

• Grow charitable gift and grant support to $2.5MM.
• Manage and execute annual community awareness giving campaign and events.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies.
• Nurture annual & major gift relationships with current and potential corporate and foundation sponsors.
• Oversee grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and government funders.
• Oversee effective and appropriate use of social media, newsletters, and individual meetings.
• Train and lead staff in personal support fundraising and marketing efforts as appropriate.
• Adhere and support the standards of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

 Requirements

• Believer in Christ.
• Commitment to the Evangelical Christian values and beliefs of the organization.
• Nonprofit development and fundraising experience in annual and major giving.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent prior experience.
• Demonstrated track record of ability to achieve annual charitable revenues.
• Exemplary interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience understanding & working across multi-generational givers and with senior level executives.
• High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, work independently while being a team player.
• Working knowledge of leveraging AI in fundraising.
• Competency in computer skills and database software programs.

Benefits

Among the competitive benefits package, The Lord’s Gym Ministries provides health, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage, 403(b) Simple IRA with discretionary match,10 vacation days, seven paid holidays, car allowance and more. Starting salary range of $80K to $90K, commensurate with experience.

Apply

After visiting The Lord’s Gym Ministries website, if you feel called to serve, please email your resume with cover letter to jody@theyunkergroup.com explaining why you believe God is leading you to pursue this opportunity. ALL responses will be afforded careful review on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Confidentiality is guaranteed to all inquiries and candidates.