Development Director

Development Officer: The development officer plays a pivotal role in strategic fundraising and relationship-building to support the advancement of the mission at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch: Empowering youth and families with Christ-centered solutions to life controlling issues. About the Organization: Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a Christ-centered residential treatment center for teens, 14-17, struggling with substance use, mental health, or behavioral health conditions.

Rooted in Christian values, our program provides a nurturing and structured environment where healing, growth, and transformation are made possible through clinical intervention and spiritual growth. Mostly remote and in town/community position. Local and regional travel required up to 75%.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and Grow a Portfolio of Individual, Corporate & Foundation Donors Cultivate, Solicit, and Steward gifts at Various Levels: $1K+ Conduct Prospect Research, Cold Outreach & Pipeline Management to Identify and Qualify Major Gift Prospects Conduct Donor Visits, Calls, and Written Communications to Strengthen Relationships.

Assist with Donor Recognition Activities Assist in the Planning & Execution of Major Gift Asks, Capital Campaigns, Matching Gift Fund Development, and EOY Appeals Support Fundraising Events Including Sponsorship Outreach & Key Donor Engagement Collaborate with Marketing/Communications to Align Donor Messaging & Storytelling Establish New Relationships with Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners Maintain Up-to-Date, Accurate Records in Donor CRM with Complete and Timely Engagement & Progress Notes This is a full-time job and a full-time commitment with the need for regular (3x+ per week) local and frequent (8-12 times per year) overnight travel.

Candidates should also be located in NWA. Being 60 minutes+ outside of NWA adds to the travel demand.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience in Nonprofit Development, Business Sales, or Similar Field 2-5 Years of Experience in Fundraising, Donor Relations, Sales, or a Related Field Very Strong Interpersonal, Written, and Verbal Communication Skills Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Deadlines Experience with Donor CRMs, Microsoft Office/Google Suite, and Willingness to Adopt New Software Tools Proven Ability to Build and Sustain Relationships with Diverse Stakeholders Mission-Driven Mindset with High Integrity and Professionalism Faith-alignment with core Christian values Key Competencies Donor-Focused Relationship Builder Results-Oriented Strategic, Goal-Driven Thinker Collaborative Team Player with Initiative Comfortable with Public Speaking and Donor-Facing Interactions Benefits Mission-Driven Work with a Christian Focus Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement Planning with a 403b Account & Employer Match Generous PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave Professional Development Opportunities Collaborative, Values-Driven Setting Opportunities for Spiritual Enrichment Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Fundraising, Donor Relations, or Sales: 2 years (Required) Marketing: 1 year (Preferred) Development Director: 1 year (Preferred) cold calling, networking, or sales pitching: 2 years (Required) Event planning: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Morrow, AR: Relocate before starting work (Required)