Work with us.

Join us in working to end homelessness in our community.

We offer a competitive salary, paid time off for illness and vacation, health benefits, and 401(k) options for full-time employees, as well as the ability to help grow this relatively new organization and take on different tasks. While everyone does a little bit of everything, we encourage our staff to develop their own interests and strengths and offer a mix of office work, physical and mechanical work around the campus, and out-and-about work in the city.

Open Positions:

  • Opening Posted: March 14, 2025

    Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

    Application Process: Please send a letter of interest with resume and three references to admin@newdaysouthbend.org

    About the Role:

    The Director of Development (DOD) is a full-time, key leadership position responsible for cultivating and securing philanthropic support to advance New Day's mission of meeting unhoused people where they are and accompanying them into housing. This role requires a highly relational and strategic individual with a proven track record of successful fundraising, particularly with high-capacity individuals. The DOD will lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising program, focusing on major gifts, relationship building, and prospect research. This position emphasizes a proactive and investigative approach to identifying and engaging potential donors, leveraging both traditional and innovative methods.

    Responsibilities:

    • Relationship Building: Cultivate and steward strong relationships with current and prospective donors. Utilize relationship management and tracking systems to ensure consistent and effective engagement.

    • Prospect Research: Develop and implement strategies to identify and engage prospects with capacity. Demonstrate an exploratory mindset to uncover potential connections and giving opportunities.

    • Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans, including strategies for identification, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of major gift prospects. Set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

    • Visibility & Engagement: Spend ten hours per week on site, building storytelling capacity. Maintain a high level of visibility within the community, attending events, and engaging with community foundations and other granting organizations. Maintain a positive and active presence on social media platforms.

    • Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with other team members and departments to ensure coordinated fundraising efforts. Effectively communicate with donors, prospects, and internal stakeholders.

    • Reporting & Analysis: Track and analyze fundraising progress, providing regular reports to leadership. Utilize data to inform fundraising strategies and identify areas for improvement.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

    • Proven track record of successful fundraising experience, preferably with major gifts.

    • Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and vet potential donors.

    • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively about fundraising opportunities.

    • Experience with donor management software and wealth screening tools.

    • Strong communication and presentation skills.

    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Passion for New Day's mission.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience working with high-capacity individuals.

    • Familiarity with the local philanthropic community.

    • Knowledge of Catholic philanthropy.

    • Experience with people experiencing homelessness

    Salary and Benefits:

    Starting salary commensurate with experience.

    Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, monthly health reimbursement program, PTO, parental leave, and sick leave.