What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Advancement position at New Life Solutions, Inc.?
Director of Advancement | New Life Solutions
New Life Solutions, a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Tampa Bay area, is seeking a Director of Advancement to lead our fundraising, donor engagement, and grant development efforts.
As our Director of Advancement, you will guide the vision and strategy for donor stewardship, oversee advancement team initiatives, and cultivate relationships with individuals, churches, and corporate partners who share our life-affirming mission. You will work closely with the President/CEO to set annual fundraising goals, lead major giving and planned giving programs, pursue grants, and ensure sustained growth for the ministry.
What you’ll do:
- Lead fundraising strategy across major gifts, planned giving, campaigns, grants, events, and church and corporate partnerships.
- Set annual fundraising goals and drive initiatives to acquire new donors, increase monthly giving, and re-engage lapsed supporters.
- Develop and execute donor communication plans, including appeals, newsletters, reports, and personalized outreach.
- Build and steward relationships with individual donors, churches, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
- Oversee donor data, metrics, and CRM reporting to inform strategy and measure impact.
- Supervise the Advancement team and collaborate closely with the President/CEO on high-level donor engagement.
What you’ll bring:
- A love for the Lord, seeking His wisdom and guidance first.
- Full agreement with the mission and Statement of Faith of New Life Solutions and a consistent life‑affirming position.
- Active commitment in a local church.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required); Master’s degree preferred but not required. Relevant experience will also be considered in place of a degree.
- 5 years of progressively responsible development experience, including major gifts, campaigns, and donor stewardship.
- Demonstrated success in grant writing and securing institutional funding.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, data-driven fundraising, and budget management.
- Knowledge of the Pinellas and Hillsborough County area is strongly preferred.