Mission of Naomi’s House
The mission of Naomi’s House is to offer hope and healing to women who have suffered from commercial sexual exploitation, and to provide them with tools and resources to begin a new life. We are looking for people who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others, who love God and have a vibrant personal relationship with Him through faith in Jesus Christ and are passionate about loving His people.
Position Overview: Director of Advancement
The Director of Advancement collaborates with the Executive Director and supports an advancement team to set and achieve annual and long-range fundraising goals, measuring progress throughout the year to ensure success. The DOA works closely with The Executive Director and the NH Advisory Board in all development and fundraising initiatives. The DOA leads consistently with Naomi's House's vision, mission, and culture and commits to excellence in every aspect of the operation. This role is full-time and reports to the Executive Director.
Financial Overview of Naomi’s House
Development dollars goal this FY year: $2.8M
Total organization budget this FY year: $2.8M
Anticipated organization budget next FY year: $3.5M
Anticipated organization budget in 3-5 years: $5M
Office Location: Wheaton
Job Responsibilities:
· Fund Development:
- Develop and lead Naomi’s House’s comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve annual and long-term revenue goals
- Design and oversee donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, and retention strategies in partnership with the Director of Strategic Engagement.
- Expand Naomi’s House’s community of financial supporters by identifying new donor opportunities, audience segments, and engagement strategies.
- Manage a portfolio of major donors, cultivating increased giving, involvement, and understanding of Naomi’s House’s mission and impact.
- Identify and evaluate new tools, channels, and opportunities to connect with prospective supporters and strengthen fundraising effectiveness.
· Strategic Planning:
- Develop and oversee organizational revenue strategy with scaling funds to match programmatic needs each year.
- Partner with the Executive Director to establish annual fundraising goals, budget targets, and multi-year revenue strategies that support organizational growth.
- Develop and own the annual fundraising plan, including priorities across major gifts, annual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, planned giving, and special campaigns
- Monitor fundraising performance, analyze donor and campaign data, and adjust strategies to maximize revenue growth and long-term sustainability.
- Oversee advancement systems, reporting, and fundraising processes to ensure strong operational infrastructure and data-informed decision-making.
- Provide strategic direction for donor cultivation events and fundraising initiatives while partnering with the Director of Strategic Engagement to execute engagement plans and donor experiences.
- Contribute to the development and execution of Naomi’s House’s five-year strategic growth plan and organizational expansion efforts.
- Serve as an ambassador for Naomi’s House, communicating the mission, vision, and impact of the organization to donors, partners, churches, and community stakeholders.
· Leadership:
- Lead the development of annual advancement goals, fundraising metrics, and revenue forecasts while ensuring alignment across the Advancement and Strategic Engagement functions.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Advancement team in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Engagement, including oversight of direct reports.
- Partner with the Executive Director to support the Advisory Board in fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and communication of advancement strategies.
- Serve on the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the overall strategy, growth, and culture of Naomi’s House.
- Develop a deep understanding of commercial sexual exploitation, survivor recovery, and the Naomi’s House model in order to effectively communicate organizational impact and vision.
Experience and Qualifications:
· A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and be an active member of a church
· Strong interpersonal and writing skills
· Minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising strategy and donor cultivation, particularly major gift fundraising
· Proven ability to achieve annual revenue targets in the nonprofit sector or comparable sales role
· Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members, volunteers, and donors
· Effective time management and skill prioritization in a fast-paced environment
· Project management skills and highly organized; attentive to details
· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work enthusiastically with changing priorities or responses to emergencies
· Proficiency in various technical applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Suite, and a donor database
· A bachelor’s degree
Compensation and Benefits:
· Annual base salary range: $95,000-$105,000
· Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contribution.
- Retirement Plan: 403(b) plan with employer discretionary contribution and employer match
- Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, and holiday time specific to this position
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should send a resume to the Executive Director, Blythe Struck at [email protected].
*Naomi’s House is a ministry of The Moody Church. All Naomi’s House employees must comply with The Moody Church employment guidelines, including signing a Statement of Faith. Employees are not required to be members of The Moody Church but must be affiliated and in good standing with a local church and have a pastoral reference.
*As a religious organization, we are exempt from many of the laws that prohibit discrimination. However, as Christians, we celebrate and recognize diversity and our cultural differences. We will seek to create a community within NH that represents the women we serve through who we hire, the volunteers we work with, and an Advisory Board that helps lead and advise NH. As we get to know our participants, we will remain open and curious about their cultural backgrounds. We celebrate and pursue a culture of inclusion that welcomes diversity of thought, backgrounds, and traditions while collectively believing in and living by the Gospel of Jesus Christ that promotes love and equality for all people.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
