Director of Development

The Director of the Development is the chief relationship builder and mission community strategist for RealFaith's community, The Remnant. It is more than a giving community—it is a movement of men and women who believe deeply in the vision of RealFaith, are personally invested in the impact being made, and have chosen to stand with the ministry in a tangible way. Members include monthly partners, app subscribers, and those who have made significant one-time investments in the mission. 

This experienced donor relations expert is responsible for cultivating and stewarding a thriving, multi-tiered community, connecting engaged app subscribers to deeper levels of partnership, building a new tier that reflect the heart of the most committed members, and shaping the voice and communications of The Remnant. This role also provides directional oversight to the customer service team on all Remnant-related matters. 

This role requires someone who can move fluidly between high-touch personal relationships, community-wide engagement strategy, and compelling communications—all in close partnership with the Director of Sales and Marketing. 

What You’ll Do  

Relationship Management & Member Stewardship  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Remnant members, maintaining consistent, personal communication through phone, text, and email on a weekly basis 
• Build genuine, professional relationships with members across all levels of engagement, with particular emphasis on identifying and cultivating those who are most deeply invested in the vision 
• Travel when necessary throughout the United States to meet with members in person and deepen key relationships 
• Keep Remnant members informed and inspired through regular updates on ministry initiatives, specific projects, and the real-world impact of their partnership 

Major Gifts & Legacy Partnerships  

• Identify and personally cultivate high-capacity partners within the existing Remnant community and beyond 
• Build and lead RealFaith’s inaugural legacy partnership team—a dedicated group of top-tier members making significant, long-term investments in the ministry’s future 
• Lead thoughtful, mission-centered conversations around elevated giving opportunities, specific funding projects, and multi-year commitments 

New Tier Development  

• Develop the strategy, benefits, communication cadence, and personal touch points that make this tier a meaningful and sought-after level of engagement 

Community Growth & Conversion  

• Develop and execute strategies to connect RealFaith app subscribers to the broader Remnant community and invite them into deeper partnership 
• Grow the overall Remnant community through intentional outreach and event-driven engagement 
• Plan, coordinate, and execute member cultivation, appreciation, and community events across the country, creating meaningful in-person experiences that deepen connection to the mission 

Remnant Communications  

• Serve as a key contributor to The Remnant newsletter, helping shape content, tone, and cadence to keep the community engaged and inspired 
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to develop and execute all Remnant-facing communications, including email campaigns, ministry updates, and special announcements 
• Ensure all communications reflect the mission, values, and voice of RealFaith while speaking directly to the heart of the Remnant community 
• Bring a relationship-first perspective to communications strategy, ensuring every message deepens connection and reinforces why members are part of something bigger than themselves 

Customer Service Oversight  

• Provide directional leadership to the customer service team on all Remnant-related issues, ensuring members receive timely, gracious, and effective support 
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or sensitive situations, ensuring every interaction reflects the care and values of RealFaith 

Internal Leadership  

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on all things Remnant—membership, tiers, member experience, and community strategy 
• Maintain accurate member records and interaction history within the ministry’s CRM 
• Report directly to the Director of Sales and Marketing with regular updates on engagement, pipeline activity, and community growth 

What You Bring  

• Significant, proven experience in donor relations, major gift cultivation, or planned giving—preferably within a ministry, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization 
• Demonstrated success building and managing a portfolio of mid-level and high-capacity partners 
• Strong communication skills with experience contributing to newsletters, email campaigns, or ministry communications 
• Exceptional relationship skills—warm, trustworthy, and professionally persistent 
• Strong verbal communication skills across multiple channels 
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally when necessary 
• Event planning experience, including member cultivation and appreciation events 
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and donor management tools 

Character  

The ideal candidate loves the Word of God and enjoys investing in the people who stand behind its spread. A mature, committed Christian who affirms RealFaith’s statement of faith and is genuinely on board with our mission of bold, unapologetic Bible teaching. A person who’s comfortable working in a ministry that confronts the culture rather than accommodates it.

Seasoned donor relations expert who has spent a career earning trust and turning shared vision into lasting partnership. Who knows how to connect people to a mission they believe in—and how to deepen that connection over time. Someone who stake ownership, communicates with excellence, and understands that the people they serve aren’t just donors—they’re partners in something eternal.