Director of Development (REMOTE from anywhere in the US)

About the Center for Courage & Renewal

The Center for Courage & Renewal (CCR) exists to nurture deep integrity and relational trust, building the foundation for a more loving, equitable, and healthy world. We are a nonprofit organization that nurtures supportive communities of reflection and practice to help people come alive with a renewed sense of purpose and cultivate the courage to rise to today’s challenges. 

Through our Courage & Renewal® approach and Circle of Trust® programs, educators, clergy, nonprofit leaders, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, social justice activists, students, parents, and citizens from all walks of life who want to contribute to creating a better world, nurture their integrity and humanity, build relational trust, and cultivate the courage to show up more fully in the relationships, organizations, and causes they care about.

Our work is unfolding at a time when humanity is at a distinct tipping point. The devastating impacts of the divided life — in all its many forms — and the suffering wrought on our lives, our communities, and our planet are undeniable. We are bearing witness to increasing levels of burnout and institutional abandonment; distrust in each other and the institutions we rely on; growing mental health challenges and an epidemic of loneliness. The world we have built based on this way of being is increasingly untenable.

A growing number of people are seeking creative, sustainable solutions to unprecedented personal and societal challenges. CCR helps meet this need by bringing powerful resources that help individuals and communities move away from destructive paradigms based on division and oppression toward life-giving frameworks rooted in the deeper truths of interconnection and wholeness. 

Over the past several years we have strengthened the organizational foundation for scaling our global impact. Today, we are positioned better than ever — both strategically and operationally — to meet the growing demand for our work and take the next big step in bringing our vision to life. 

Reporting Relationships:

The Director of Development will report directly to the Center for Courage & Renewal’s Executive Director. The Director of Development will be responsible for partnering with staff and stakeholders across the organization for the purposes of executing our advancement strategy.

About the Role:

The Director of Development oversees all aspects of CCR’s fundraising efforts. Your gifts and skills will play a critical role in ensuring CCR has the necessary resources to meet the urgent needs of the moment and ensure future generations have the support they need to carry their transformational, paradigm shifting work forward. Your fundraising efforts will support investments in four key areas: 

• Building our staff capacity and ensuring everyone on our team has high-quality support & training that creates an environment for our team members to thrive in their roles.
• Investing in connective infrastructure, including tools like our community platform, that give people in our community meaningful ways to learn, connect, and organize.
• Bringing our programs and resources to new audiences, nurturing joint partnerships that expand our reach, and minimizing barriers to access.
• Preparing future leaders of the organization
and the many members of our community with the resources and support they need to fulfill our mission for generations to come.

Position Responsibilities:

• Refine, strengthen, and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with CCR's mission and values, goals, and strategic plan, while exemplifying best practices in the advancement profession. 
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and other initiatives that generate financial support.
• Identify, cultivate relationships with, and invite support from individual donors, corporations and foundations, government agencies, and other funding sources. 
• Manage a portfolio of CCR donors and prospects.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Staff and Board of Directors to develop fundraising goals, identify roles and responsibilities.
• Oversee, assess, and improve a stewardship and gift recognition program that ensures exceptional donor cultivation, recognition, engagement, and retention. 
• Utilize innovative fundraising techniques and leverage existing tools and platforms to expand CCR's donor base and increase contributed revenue.
• Support efforts to expand, and maximize grant funding, including the identification of grant opportunities; the preparation of compelling grant proposals; and compliance with grant guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with a wide range of CCR teams and organizational stakeholders to help advance a culture of philanthropy.

Preferred Competencies & Qualifications: 

• Strong commitment to the mission, values, and programs of CCR
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in fundraising or a nonprofit organization environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit with experience in building, managing, and growing a development enterprise from inception to maturity
• Proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles and best practices
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication, written and verbal
• Strategic planning and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in donor management software and CRM systems, required. Previous experience with Salesforce and/or DonorSearch, preferred

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred for this role. Center of Courage & Renewal will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. 

The Ideal Team Member will also:

• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing all individuals and respecting differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance, and lived experience.
• Be self-motivated with an interest and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others as a part of a team in a culture of mutual accountability and support.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, including compassionate thinking, sound judgment, clear communication, and a warm, professional, and welcoming presence in interactions with participants, partners, and community members.
• Be confident in your skills, honest about your limitations, and exhibit deep appreciation for the capacities of others, as well as a desire for learning and growth.

Salary & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 annually. CCR offers a comprehensive package of benefits that including medical, dental,  vision insurance and life/disability insurance, retirement matching, PTO, paid family leave, wellness support and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Location:

CCR operates a virtual office, complemented by occasional in person meetings with executive leaders, staff, and other stakeholders across the country. This position requires up to 30% travel to meet with staff, donors, funders, and other partners. Most of our staff are in Eastern and Central US time zones.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit an application and resume via the website form (see link below). The interview process will start this month and the expected start date for this position is September 2024.

The Center for Courage & Renewal invites all qualified candidates to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.