Director of Advancement

Job Summary
New Life Solutions, a Christ-centered 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, seeks a Director of Advancement to lead comprehensive fundraising, donor stewardship, and grant development strategies. Reporting to the President/CEO, this role drives ministry growth through major gifts, planned giving, church partnerships, and data-informed campaigns while embodying donor-centric stewardship as ministry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising goals across new donor acquisition, monthly giving increases, lapsed donor recapture, and average gift growth.
• Lead major gifts, planned/legacy giving, capital campaigns, corporate sponsorships, church engagement, events, and grant pursuits.
• Create donor communication strategies (newsletters, appeals, reports, personalized outreach) and routinely express gratitude.
• Build authentic relationships with supporters, churches, corporate partners, and influencers in Pinellas/Hillsborough Counties.
• Manage donor CRM, track KPIs, analyze ROI, oversee advancement budget, and deliver monthly reports to President/CEO.
• Collaborate with President/CEO on high-level donor meetings, briefings, and strategic cultivation.
• Supervise Advancement team while embracing core values of Faith, Life, Love, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Unity.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field (required); Master’s preferred. (Relevant experience will also be considered in place of a degree.)
• 5+ years progressive nonprofit development experience with proven success in major gifts, campaigns, donor stewardship, and grant writing.
• Strong leadership skills, financial fluency (budgeting/forecasting), CRM proficiency, and public speaking comfort.
• Highly organized self-starter with excellent verbal/written communication and local network knowledge.

How to Apply: Submit resume, cover letter affirming faith alignment, and LinkedIn profile to matt.gainsford@titustalent.com.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person