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Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Regional Development Director is responsible for sustaining and growing YFCNIN’s partner base with a primary focus on major gifts.
Manage a portfolio of major giving partner relationships, cultivating relationships through personal visits, small gatherings, written updates, and events with an initial intentional focus on Huntington, Wabash, Kosciusko, and Whitley Counties.
Apply a Biblical approach to development, inviting donors into God’s story and aligning their passions with YFC’s mission.
Lead all stages of the donor cycle—identification, discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship—meeting or exceeding measurable goals for donor acquisition and retention.
Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and contribute to strategic roadmaps, budgeting, and reporting for the assigned region.
Write and deliver compelling updates, proposals, and thank-you communications.
Collaborate with events staff on strategic fundraising events, maximizing major donor sponsorships and engagement opportunities.
Partner with the Development Director on annual fundraising strategies.
Look for and communicate grant opportunities for additional funding to the Donor Services Lead.
Introduce and educate donors on planned giving opportunities (bequests, trusts, donor-advised funds, etc.), in collaboration with the YFC Foundation, to ensure long-term sustainability.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Serve as the primary donor-facing representative for assigned counties and areas, representing YFC with excellence. Provide leadership on regional revenue budgets in collaboration with Area Leads and staff. Build community relationships with churches, businesses, and civic leaders to expand ministry visibility. Contribute to YFCNIN’s overall development strategy and vision. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Responsible for managing the administrative operations of the ministry throughout the region in partnership with the YFCNIN operations team. This includes: Partner with Area Leads and operations staff on budgets, financial reporting, and revenue tracking. Maintain timely reporting on donor engagement and portfolio activity in Salesforce. Participate in staff gatherings, retreats, and professional development. Engage with the YFCNIN Board of Trustees as needed. Other initiatives as assigned by the Development Director
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Serve as the primary donor-facing representative for assigned counties and areas, representing YFC with excellence. Provide leadership on regional revenue budgets in collaboration with Area Leads and staff. Build community relationships with churches, businesses, and civic leaders to expand ministry visibility. Contribute to YFCNIN’s overall development strategy and vision. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Responsible for managing the administrative operations of the ministry throughout the region in partnership with the YFCNIN operations team. This includes: Partner with Area Leads and operations staff on budgets, financial reporting, and revenue tracking. Maintain timely reporting on donor engagement and portfolio activity in Salesforce. Participate in staff gatherings, retreats, and professional development. Engage with the YFCNIN Board of Trustees as needed. Other initiatives as assigned by the Development Director
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