Job Brief:

LifeWay Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that joins the global movement against human
trafficking by providing safe housing for women who have been trafficked, and offering education
about trafficking to the general public. LifeWay Network (LWN) envisions a world in which human
trafficking is abolished, and every survivor is strong, connected, and free. LWN is one of only two
organizations in the New York Metro area specifically providing safe housing for women survivors of
human trafficking, and the only organization providing safe housing to survivors of both labor and sex
trafficking who are either foreign-born or domestic. What sets LWN’s Safe Housing Program apart is its
community living model. It offers a safe home by welcoming each woman into a supportive, caring
community of permanent residents. This host community helps her recover from her trauma, regain
her sense of self-worth, and enables her to move from isolation towards reclaiming her independence.

The Director of Development is responsible for managing the Development department and team to
raise funds to meet the organization’s stated financial goals, forecasting future potential income from
fundraising channels, (including but not limited to individual donors, events, grants, major gifts,
planned giving) and gathering feedback from donors. The Director of Development works closely with
public relations professionals to attract relevant attention from potential supporters and host industry
events that raise awareness of the organization’s goals. They assist department leaders to incorporate
fundraising programs to provide opportunities for increased donations.

Director of Development Skills and Qualifications:
● A commitment to the mission and values of LifeWay Network
● Results-oriented with excellent attention to detail
● Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills required
● Organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills essential
● Management or leadership experience required with the ability to manage the work of direct staff; and indirect staff and third parties providing Development support
● Demonstrated ability to develop and grow donor base; and secure major gifts
● Demonstrated ability to manage and expand grants programs.
● Experience with planning and coordinating annual fundraising and special events, executing
direct mail and digital initiatives, and implementing other fundraising or capital campaigns as needed
● Knowledge of CMS platforms (DonorPerfect, MobileCause, and GiveSmart preferred)

Director of Development Job Responsibilities:
● Create a $5M multi-year development plan in alignment with the organizational strategic plan
(generating and managing a portfolio of at least $1.5 million per year)
● Meet stated financial goals through the design and implementation of the Annual Development Plan
● Responsible for all aspects of donor development, including but not limited to increasing the
total number of donors and sponsors, the percentage of donors and sponsors that remain active, and the amounts each contributes annually. Strategies to include techniques that foster positive relationships
● Responsible for all aspects of the major gifts program, including but not limited to the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship and nurturing of relationships with existing and potential high-level donors and corporate sponsors, securing gifts in the range of $10k - $50k+
● Responsible for all aspects of the grants program, including but not limited to prospecting,
maintenance of the annual grants calendar, the preparation and timely filing of letters of intent
and proposals, grant reporting, foundation/funder relationships, and the supervision of
part-time staff and any third-party resources engaged in grants program activity
● Research and apply to applicable donation programs and opportunities available through local,
state, and federal programs, including maintaining contact with elected officials
● Based on the Annual Development Plan, establish milestones and deliverables for the direct
and indirect staff tasked with accomplishing financial goals. Conduct regular staff (direct and
indirect) meetings
● Participate in leadership meetings, meet organization’s expectations around staff management, prepare monthly Development and Administrative reports and board reports as needed
● Meet with senior management when requested to gauge business needs and brainstorm ideas
for fundraising programs for the coming year
● Establish and maintain friendly business communications with individual and business donors
or sponsors
● Create reports post-event to analyze data and determine the marketing effectiveness for
fundraising programs
● Collaborate with the Education/Marcomm department on the creation of print marketing materials related to fundraising
● Perform other related duties as needed or requested