Divisional Development Director

Young Life

Divisional Development Director managing fundraising strategies and donor engagement for Young Life. Leading campaign management and spiritual development initiatives with a focus on relational fundraising.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $91,750 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategies, portfolio management, and relationship development while embodying the mission of Young Life. Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex initiatives with a focus on authentic donor engagement and impactful communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising ExperiencePortfolio ManagementMajor Gift SolicitationTeam LeadershipStrategic Communication

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyPortfolio ManagementMajor Gift AsksCampaign PlanningImpact Reporting

Soft Skills

Relational DevelopmentPastoral CareCoachingInspiring Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Young Life MissionDonor EngagementVolunteer ManagementStewardshipCampaign Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, study, prayer, and worship.
Partner closely with the divisional SVP to bring strategic fundraising value to the overall divisional strategy.
Oversee, plan, and execute all supporting activities for the campaign, including timeline management, donor events, communication strategies, and stewardship.
Actively manage a portfolio of approximately 125 prospects, moving them through the relationship-centered engagement pipeline.
Plan travel and schedule appointments for discovery, qualification, and major gift asks.
Partner directly with any active volunteer Executive Campaign Committee (ECC) and its Chair to shape, refine, and align divisional ministry priorities with overarching fundraising strategies.
Establish a robust feedback loop for the ECC; design and deliver comprehensive impact reports that transparently communicate how investments are advancing the division and achieving campaign milestones.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a job related major field of study.
5+ years of fundraising experience with a proven track record of managing a portfolio and closing major gifts ($50k+).
Must demonstrate a relational development approach where meeting metrics never compromises authentic, pastoral care for the donor.
Proven ability to understand, embody, and deeply articulate the ministry and the heart of the Young Life mission today.
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including leading and managing complex initiatives or programs with outcome-focused deliverables.
Minimum 3 years of direct or indirect management experience overseeing, coaching, and inspiring teams of staff or high-level volunteer committees.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities