Development Director

Rocketown

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Job Summary

Rocketown is looking for a relational, driven Development Director to join our team and help ensure the continued impact of our youth ministry through strategic development efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Director to develop long-term and short-term fundraising goals

• Create and implement a comprehensive development strategy

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential donors, corporations, foundations,

community leaders, and churches

• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director in the management of existing and cultivation of

future major gift donors

• Oversee the writing and submission of all grant proposals to government agencies, foundations,

and corporate entities

• Participate in the planning and implementation of all fund-raising events

• Educate and train board members on making fundraising calls and asks

• Forecast remaining months and EOY financials to the Operations Executive and aid in the

creation of department budget management when requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of five years of professional job experience

• High energy, positive attitude, flexible, committed to the team and teamwork, attention to detail,

self-motivation, and a high degree of initiative

• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively

• Strong partnership-building and event planning skills

• Computer literate

• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to Beth Brown at beth@rocketown.org.

Details

• Date Posted: January 9, 2026
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Fundraising / Revenue Development
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk; M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm