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Chief Development Officer - Corner to Corner
Job Title: Chief Development Officer
Job Description:
The Chief Development Officer will be the driving force behind revenue generation at Corner to Corner, leading the organization toward achieving its annual fundraising goals to support program outcomes. This role involves managing a team of fundraising professionals, including those responsible for Annual Giving, Grants, and Major Donor Development, ensuring they have the resources and support to meet their individual goals. A critical aspect of this position is building and nurturing relationships within the Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities, with a focus on relational donor development. This means identifying, cultivating, and inviting passionate individuals to invest in Corner to Corner's mission.
Job Responsibilities - Lead Corner to Corner’s revenue generation strategy and drive progress toward annual fundraising goals that support program outcomes. * Set clear fundraising goals across key revenue categories (e.g., grants, major donors) and equip the team with resources and support to meet goals. * Build and execute major donor “top of funnel/discovery” strategies in partnership with the Co-Founder, Executive Director, and leadership team. * Plan and execute donor cultivation events/activities (including Nashville community “backyard” events) to identify and engage new potential donors. * Identify and cultivate relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations with capacity to support the mission; build an informed and supportive donor network. * Manage the Revenue team (including team members outside Middle Tennessee) and support staff growth through trainings/seminars as needed. * Partner closely with Communications to ensure fundraising is supported with compelling stories and materials that encourage generosity. * Maintain accurate, user-friendly donor and community interaction records in the organization’s CRM; lead donor stewardship efforts across channels. * Contribute flexibly across the organization (“wear many hats”) and support ad-hoc projects that advance the mission. Reports to: Executive Director Manages: Corporate & Foundation Partnership Coordinator; Revenue Specialist
Qualifications * Proven track record in fundraising, especially major gift solicitation and management. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. * Strong leadership and people-management experience; ability to motivate and lead a fundraising team. * Strategic planning skills with demonstrated success developing and executing fundraising strategies. * Experience with donor database/CRM management and reporting. * Knowledge of fundraising best practices and ethical standards. *
Desired qualities: self-motivated (“internally driven”), solution-oriented, committed to personal growth, aligned with Corner to Corner’s mission/values, and able to build empathetic, transformative donor connections. * Culture expectations: growth mindset, clear communication in a Results Only Work Environment (ROWE), positive/collaborative teammate, alignment with faith-based values.
Benefits * Health insurance * 6 therapy reimbursements * Partial matching 401(k) * Growth-oriented, compassionate culture with work-life balance emphasis and a Results Only Work Environment (ROWE).
Salary Range:
$85,000 - $100,000
How to Apply:
Send applications to Operations Director, Tara Holt at Tara@cornertocorner.org
(2.16.2026)
Director of Development - GraceWorks Ministries
Job Title: Director of Development
Job Description:
The Director of Development is responsible for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and management of the fundraising team. This position will strategize annual plans to increase revenue above national standards; build, train, and inspire a team of fundraising professionals to execute the plan; and personally steward a portfolio of top-tier foundations and grant prospects. As a member of the GraceWorks leadership team, the Director of Development must have an absolute belief in and commitment to the GraceWorks’ mission; collaborate and adapt with leadership team to achieve organization-wide priorities; and set an example for a Christ-centered and professional culture.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Develop and implement a fundraising strategy and calendar that addresses annual fund, major gifts, churches, businesses, grants, and events. Create annual department budget to execute strategy. Track and analyze fundraising progress to inform strategy. Utilize Salesforce to track success to goals for each team member. Analyze progress to inform changes to the strategy when necessary. Report on success to goals, performance over last year, and identifying challenges to VP of External Affairs and Board frequently. Inspire, manage, and support a team to achieve above-national-standard growth every year. Manage staff and contract fundraisers, providing clear goals, support, training, and accountability. Manage other development staff and contractors who support fundraising goals. Strategize long-term department growth that increases return-on-investment. Cooperate with Director of Marketing in the annual fund strategy, ensuring engagement plans for these donors are being fulfilled, approving appeals schedule, and motivating acquisition and retention efforts. Oversee church relations strategy with Church Relations Manager, developing church-centered partnership opportunities for volunteerism, giving, and benevolence partnerships. Oversee business relations strategy with Business Relations Manager to build corporate partnership structures that motivate long-term partnership. Personally steward and oversee the grant program strategy with contractor(s). Identifying new potential funders and approve grant and funder report drafts. Oversee fundraising events and committees to rapidly scale events. With Event Manager, make final decisions on venue, program, themes, vendors, etc. Engage with the Board of Directors to advance the Development income. Assist VP of External Affairs in leading Development Sub-Committee. Set committee priorities to advance income and fully utilize board connections and skills to increase GraceWorks’ network of support. Assist VP of External Affairs in providing the Board of Directors with information and opportunities to engage in fundraising. Work with Director of Marketing to plan a harmonious communications schedule that keeps donors informed, facilitated segmented appeals, and allows Marketing to serve Operations and Neighbor Services needs. With VP of External Affairs assistplanning and execution of upcoming capital campaign for a permanent home. Keep VP of External Affairs informed of fundraising progress and involved in large strategy or event changes. Able to react to change productively and handle all other duties/essential tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS The Director of Development must support GraceWorks Ministries' mission and values wholeheartedly and be excited to work in a nonprofit Christian environment. This position must prioritize a dignified Neighbor experience first for those we serve, and for donors, volunteers, and staff. As a leadership team member, the Director of Development must exhibit excellence, commitment, accountability, and grace-centered leadership.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, or related fields. Minimum five years’ experience building and leading a fundraising, sales, or marketing team and demonstrating competency in a comprehensive development program. Master’s degree in related field or CFRE is a strongly preferred. Experience with a capital campaign is a plus, experience with a donor CRM and Salesforce is a plus.
OTHER SKILLS Fundraising A strong understanding and experience in all areas of fundraising: major gifts, annual giving, businesses/sponsorships, churches, grants and events. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent listening skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals. Knowledge of communications, marketing, and social media. Highly developed organizational, planning, and reporting skills. Strong analytical, statistical, and reasoning abilities Experience in creating development plans and accountability systems. Experience with organization-wide strategic planning. An excellent storyteller. Excellent writing and speaking skills.
Traits Mature Christian strong in their faith Remains calm under pressure, an optimistic leader in adversity. Results-oriented with the ability to balance other ministry considerations. Energized by change, a self-starter that expects growth. Strategic, tactful, mature with strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment, manages conflict constructively. Sees and assumes the best intentions of donors. Other Excellent Microsoft office skills with the ability to produce robust reports and graphs in Excel, donor pieces in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint. Experience in Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint is a plus. Supervisory Requirements: Revenue Channel Managers
Salary Range:
$100,000
How to Apply:
https://www.graceworkstn.org/jobs/ Director of Development
(1.30.2026)
Development Director - BreakthroughT1D (Formerly known as JDRF)
Job Title: Development Director
Job Description:
The Development Director (DD) at Breakthrough T1D integral in the day-to-day execution of integrated fundraising efforts to support our organizational strategy and mission. Their relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D will ensure the expansion of our reach to support maximum chapter and event growth to further our mission. The Development Director role focuses on relationship building with key donors and fundraising volunteers within their assigned event portfolio, driving impact and strengthening both donor and volunteer pipeline resulting in increased revenue and results. This individual is a high-impact, high-energy team player who can effectively bring the mission to life within the community through collaboration, cultivation, inspiration, and engagement. They will implement activities to support organizational strategies in their assigned chapter to drive optimal results and actively demonstrate and promote enterprise-wide mindsets. As one of the top-performing territories in the country, the Southern States Territory plays a vital role in the organization’s success. The Southern States Territory has 5 Chapters, 19 staff, 7 Chapter Boards and drives over $7 million in total net revenue. The Development Director will be leading fundraising efforts in Middle Tennessee raising $1.9 million. We offer a hybrid work schedule with both remote and in-office time with the physical office located in Brentwood, TN. Key Responsibilities: Fundraising & Engagement – 60% Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year-over-year growth across an assigned portfolio of peer-to-peer events (Walk, Run, Ride, DIY) and signature events (Gala, Golf, and other signature events). Responsible for achieving both personal and event-level revenue goals while supporting the achievement of overall chapter revenue and engagement goals. In collaboration with national and chapter partners, create and implement annual strategies that drive growth through individual and corporate donor engagement, stewardship, and audience development at the chapter level. Identify and develop new business with existing supporters and prospective donors. Secure and retain event sponsors, corporate teams, table hosts, guests, and other key supporters to drive awareness, participation, and revenue. Identify, acquire, cultivate, and solicit individual, mid-level, and major donors, including Fund A Cure donors. Develop and implement stewardship strategies for all event supporters in alignment with program standards, ensuring timely and consistent engagement throughout the year. Provide 1:1 coaching and fundraising best-practice support to event participants to elevate fundraising activation and maximize individual and team performance. Design, plan, and implement recruitment, cultivation, and engagement events that inspire participation, strengthen donor relationships, and increase fundraising outcomes. Develop and execute meaningful audience development and night-of-event strategies that inspire giving, maximize table and participant activation, and drive immediate and long-term revenue growth. Deploy tactics and strategies within the assigned event portfolio that support pipeline development, foundation building, and long-term organizational sustainability. Implement strategies to retain, acquire, and activate supporters to ensure fundraising and participation goals are met for current and future activities. Volunteer Management – 20% Recruit, cultivate, and manage volunteer leaders that drive revenue as key partners; includes event leadership and committees Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and engage in good working relationships with key volunteer partners. Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence. Awareness – 10% Support and maintain the vision, mission, and priorities of Breakthrough T1D. Understand and be able to articulate the strategic direction and purpose of the organization. Demonstrate an educated and enthusiastic understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and research therapeutics. Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in the areas of research, advocacy, community engagement and clinical trials. Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example. Administration and Management – 10% Provide leadership, performance management and professional staff development to direct reports, if applicable. Maintain departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures. Develops expertise in fundraising management platforms, as appropriate. Participate in monthly strategy meetings with fundraising events program partners to monitor KPI progress, identify risks and opportunities, and take actions as appropriate to ensure success of event(s). Partner annually with national program partner(s) to establish budget and pipeline strategies specific to event portfolio and role. Requirements: 4-6 years of fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization with revenue responsibilities more than $750k; experience working directly or leading staff teams particularly in large scale events (walk, gala, etc.). Strong skills in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and on-going stewardship of donors and supporters. Experience partnering with strong and active volunteer leaders, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers. Demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity. High emotional IQ. Superior active listening, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A team player who can achieve individual objectives and support those of the entire chapter team. Proven ability to develop and successfully maintain an extensive network of strategic relationships (donors, volunteers, community partners, etc.) in the local area. Existing knowledge and network of relationships in the territory preferred. Ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission. Clear communicator with ability to inspire others to engage and support an organization’s mission. Highly efficient in time management and able to meet deadlines under pressure. College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to travel locally required. Evening and weekend work as needed.
Salary Range:
$85,000 - 90,000
How to Apply:
(1.27.2026)
VP, Philanthropy - Raising Resilience Tennessee
Job Title: VP, Philanthropy, Raising Resilience Tennessee
Job Description:
Do you: embrace intellectual & social curiosity, adore distilling information from multiple sources, change tone & inflection for different audiences, find “no” stimulates you to pursue a yes, love brainstorming to find the right phrase or concept, revel in meeting new people, succeed in creative event execution, and enjoy juggling (aka multitasking)? We have the job for you!! Raising Resilience Tennessee f/k/a The Family Center (a nonprofit located in Nashville) seeks a dynamic new team member to serve as its VP, Philanthropy. This position is integral in helping RRTN pursue our mission of empowering parents to break generational patterns & provide safer, more supportive environments where children can flourish by: spearheading all fundraising efforts; engaging in the mission as a means to expand revenue; and utilizing analytics as a tool for making the case for current/future donors - raising revenue for increasing awareness and moving forward with our mission. This position also works closely with our CEO to oversee external facing communications (print, e-communications, social media, etc). Qualified candidates must have a willingness to embrace a Trauma Informed Culture that also honors all races, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Competitive candidates will: welcome curiosity as a means to learn and grow personally and professionally, greet change and challenges with flexibility and a positive, collaborative approach, pay close attention to content output, pursue excellence in work products and community presence, and meet professional goals and timelines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities • collaboratively develop, execute, evaluate annual fundraising plans and ongoing strategies that ensure Raising Resilience Tennessee exceeds its development goals • identify and incorporate successful strategies for significantly broadening and deepening individual and major donor awareness and support (identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and potential major donors) • engage collaboratively with the President/CEO, Board of Directors, volunteers, staff • effectively supervise the Manager, Development & Community Outreach and supervise development data entry • oversee corporate relationship building and increase corporate support • successfully execute two annual events (committees, budgeting, logistics, etc) • identify, cultivate, and engage with current and potential 3rd party donors/events • collaborate with CEO on maximizing existing and new communication assets/channels (i.e.: website, marketing collateral, social media, etc.) to increase revenue • ensure a high-quality public presence • use analytical data, agency metrics, and client stories to share organizational impact • embrace & demonstrate core organizational values: Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, Transformation, Connection Required Capabilities, Skills, & Knowledge: • Bachelor’s Degree • 5+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, or a field with similar skills and a curious chameleon approach to the work • innovative leader, self-initiator, fast learner, team player • highly developed interpersonal skills, affinity for networking and strategic solicitation, intellectual and social curiosity, high level of confidence and poise along with the ability to adapt in communicating with different audiences, capable of successfully distilling information quickly • excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively contribute to grant proposals, donor research, marketing efforts • understanding of and implementation of donor research in creating development plans • proficiency in MS Office Suite, Donor Perfect; past utilization of Moves Management a plus • confidence and competence in learning and using existing and new technologies • ability to effectively interact, communicate, and collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds • excellent organizational and project management skills • capable of meeting challenging deadlines while “herding cats” • must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license • openness to a work culture that is very fast paced and growing rapidly across TN This is a full-time exempt position that requires evening and weekend commitments throughout the year. Local travel is required, and occasional national travel may be expected. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, a pet friendly office, flexibility for family needs, and coworkers who are passionate about our work to help ensure families and our communities create relationships & spaces that allow children to become resilient.
Salary Range:
$85,000 - $95,000
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter & resume to Susan Galeas, President/CEO: sgaleas@raisingresiliencetn.org
(1.5..2026)
