DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTSt. Luke's Health Care Foundation
Position: Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours/week)
Location: Remote, U.S.-based; approximately 25% travel
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in our ministry to: POSITION OVERVIEWAn inaugural position, the Director of Development is a frontline fundraiser responsible for leading all aspects of securing the financial resources needed to maintain and expand Christ-centered medical care and surgical training at Soddo Christian Hospital in Southern Ethiopia. The Director’s primary focus is on identifying and securing new donors, cultivating major gifts, developing foundation and church partnerships, and stewarding existing supporters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Fundraising Strategy
Work closely with SCH Staff to determine the annual fundraising goals to meet the charitable, capital and strategic initiatives of the mission. In collaboration with Foundation leadership and the volunteer Fundraising Committee, develop and implement an annual fundraising plan with measurable revenue, donor acquisition, and retention goals. Recognize prayer, humility and dependence upon God as the overarching strategy.2. Individual and Organizational Donor Growth· Proactively identify and cultivate new major donors, both individuals and organizations.· Steward meaningful relationships with current individual donors, churches, and other ministry partners. Represent SCH at churches, conferences, donor meetings, and other appropriate gatherings.3. Constituent Communications Write compelling major gift proposals, grant applications, fundraising appeals, stewardship letters, and campaign materials. Maintain continuous communication with financial partners, ensuring they receive timely, accurate updates regarding the impact of their contributions. Collaborate with Foundation and Hospital leadership to ensure consistent messaging across fundraising initiatives.4. Events Planning Plan and execute major donor cultivation events, small-group gatherings, and other strategic engagement opportunities in collaboration with the Executive Director. Conduct appropriate post-event follow-up. Support donor vision trips to Ethiopia as needed.5. Administration Maintain accurate donor and prospect records, including contacts, commitments, and acknowledgements, using Little Green Light, SubSplash and other designated systems. Monitor fundraising results and provide regular progress reports to the Executive Director and Board. Evaluate fundraising effectiveness and adjust strategies to meet established goals.6. Christian Witness Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the Foundation's statement of faith. Integrate prayer, Christian witness, and biblical principles into donor relationships and fundraising activities. Represent the mission and values of St. Luke's Health Care Foundation and Soddo Christian Hospital with integrity and excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS Required:- A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to the Foundation's Christian mission.
- At least three years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor development, relationship management, or consultative sales.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships, make financial asks, and secure commitments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing, storytelling, and public presentations.
- Strong organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Proficiency with donor management software, Microsoft Office, and virtual communication tools.
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time, including occasional international travel.
- Experience securing major gifts and developing church or ministry partnerships.
- Experience in Christian nonprofit organizations, healthcare philanthropy, or international missions.
- Experience writing successful grant proposals and managing donor cultivation events.
- PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSSuccess in this position will be measured by:
- Achievement of agreed-upon annual fundraising goals.
- Growth in major gifts, new donor relationships, and church partnerships.
- Retention and increased engagement of existing financial partners.
- Consistent execution of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
- Timely, high-quality fundraising communications, proposals, and reporting.
- Accurate donor records and effective follow-through on commitments.
