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Director of Development
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on families in need through your work? Do you aspire to be part of a team dedicated to seeing families thrive, heal, and reunite? Do you believe that collaboration and compassionate partnerships can transform lives? Are you ready to help vulnerable families on their journey toward reconciliation and restoration?
At Hope for the Future Visitation Center, our mission is to provide a safe, welcoming, home-like setting where children in foster care engage in court-ordered, supervised visitations and stay connected with their families. Through organized visits, we provide spaces for family time to build trust and improve relationships, aiming for better futures. Rooted in faith and driven by hope, we strive to help transform lives by working directly with families in need, to foster trust, healing, and stronger connections, empowering them on their path toward reunification and a shared future.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Development is a strategic leadership role responsible for fundraising and business development. This individual will lead efforts to secure funding, cultivate donor and corporate relationships, and promote H4FT’s revenue-generating programs to ensure financial sustainability and mission impact.
Additionally, the Director of Development will support marketing initiatives to expand H4FT’s reach and brand awareness, working closely with the marketing team to position H4FT as the premier resource for professional staff.
The ideal candidate is a proven fundraiser and business development leader with a track record of securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and program revenue. This person should be a strong relationship builder, storyteller, and strategic thinker who can drive financial growth while effectively communicating H4FT’s mission to donors, partners, and the marketplace.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising & Donor Development
Develop and execute fundraising strategies to grow H4FT’s annual revenue from individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, grantmakers, and corporate partners.
Lead annual giving campaigns, donor engagement events, and legacy giving initiatives.
Oversee and optimize grant writing and reporting processes to secure foundation funding.
Work closely with leadership to develop a long-term fundraising strategy aligned with organizational growth.
Track and report key fundraising metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Business Development & Revenue Growth
Lead the promotion and sales of H4FT’s revenue-generating programs, including:
H4FT Mentor Program
Community Groups & Chapters
Collaboration and Leadership Development Programs
Corporate and Executive Cohorts
Executive Women’s Membership Program
Corporate Sponsorship & Partnership Packages
Track and analyze business development KPIs, making data-driven decisions to optimize sales performance.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and sponsorships to drive revenue growth.
Develop pricing models, sales strategies, and promotional plans to expand program participation.
Marketing & Brand Growth
Work closely with the marketing team to build awareness of H4FT’s mission and offerings.
Assist Marketing Team in creating compelling messaging, campaigns, and content to engage donors, partners, and program participants.
Support the creation of fundraising and sponsorship materials, including pitch decks, donor reports, and digital campaigns.
Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director and leadership team on financial sustainability and growth.
Lead and mentor fundraising and business development staff/volunteers, fostering a results-driven culture.
Ensure all fundraising, sales, and marketing efforts align with H4FT’s mission, values, and long-term strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
7+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, sales, or nonprofit leadership.
Proven success in major gift fundraising, corporate sponsorships, and donor cultivation.
Experience selling and promoting nonprofit programs, corporate partnerships, or professional services.
Strong understanding of marketing, branding, and storytelling for donor and partner engagement.
Track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals and KPIs.
Exceptional relationship management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in CRM, donor management, and sales tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Bloomerang).
Highly organized, strategic, and goal-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Passion for empowering families that utilize H4TF and commitment to H4FT’s mission.
COMPETENCIES
Integrity — The job requires being honest and ethical.
Stress Tolerance — The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Dependability — The job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative — The job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Self-Control - The job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviors, even in challenging or stressful situations.
Cooperation - The job requires bring pleasant with others on the job and displaying good-natured, cooperative attitude.
HOURS AND SALARY: Based on availability and level of experience and education.
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
JOB CATEGORY: Administrative
TRAVEL: This position does require to travel to attend 2-4 events per year.
What city will this job located in? Oklahoma City, OK