Development Director Youth for Christ Tacoma Area, Inc. Tacoma, WA Job Details Full-time $93,000 - $100,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Community partnership development Grant funding research Event planning project management Funder relationship management Salesforce Fundraising events Team development Major gift prospect cultivation Bachelor's degree Data management Business development experience within non-profit sector Fundraising event program management Fundraising Fundraising data analysis Networking through strategic partnership building CRM system proficiency Non-profit experience Project leadership Process management Donor and alumni database management Full Job Description About Tacoma Area Youth for Christ Tacoma Area Youth for Christ is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved youth in Tacoma and the greater Pierce County. Serving more than 1,600 youth annually across 13 sites, TYFC on 1:1 and group youth mentorship, teen-parent support, and on-campus programming, while building lifelong relationships rooted in faith, trust, and hope.

Position Purpose :

As TYFC continues to grow its impact, we are seeking a Development Director who will help build the partnerships and resources that make this life-changing ministry possible. In this role, the Development Director partners closely with the Executive Director to lead TYFC's fundraising strategy and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the ministry. This role oversees major donor relationships, grants, fundraising events, and the development team, while fostering a culture of biblical stewardship.

What You'll Do:

Lead TYFC's fundraising strategy and annual development plan Cultivate and steward major donors and partners Plan and oversee fundraising events, and donor engagement initiatives Pursue grant opportunities aligned with the mission and vision of TYFC Lead the Development Team with Christ-centered leadership and faithful stewardship. Use fundraising data and Salesforce to strengthen donor relationships and drive results Partner with the Executive Director to advance TYFC's mission and fundraising goals What Makes You a

Great Fit:

Demonstrated faith in Jesus Christ and alignment with the YFC Statement of Faith Passion for youth ministry and building authentic, long-term relationships Natural connector who brings people together across teams, churches, businesses, and the community Strategic, systems thinker who enjoys building processes that strengthen fundraising and ministry High-energy servant leader with strong emotional intelligence and a Gospel-centered approach to leadership

Required Skills & Experience:

Five or more years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience Demonstrated success in major gifts, grants, fundraising events, and donor stewardship Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies that produce measurable results Strong community networking and relationship-building skills Experience managing donor CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and fundraising data Strong project management skills, including grant process management and event planning Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in youth ministry or a faith-based nonprofit Established relationships within the South Sound philanthropic community

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$93,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Fundraising:

3 years (Preferred)

Donor Development:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person