Director of Development & Engagement 

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising and development strategy to sustain and grow organizational revenue.
• Lead donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition initiatives across funding streams including grants, major gifts, sponsorships, and individual giving.
• Manage grant calendar, applications, and reporting.
• Lead planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events.
• Oversee donor database management and ensure timely acknowledgments and reporting.
• Serve as staff lead and partner to the Development Committee, providing strategy, support, reports, planning guidance, and collaboration.

• Lead branding, messaging, and storytelling to communicate the mission and impact of Center of Grace.
• Develop and manage marketing and communication strategies across website, newsletters, social media, and print materials.
• Ensure consistent, mission-centered messaging that reflects Center of Grace’s values and impact.
• Build relationships with media partners and communications stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with the Communications & Marketing Committee, delegating appropriate tasks while ensuring alignment, collaboration, and consistency in messaging, campaign execution, and public engagement strategies.

• Oversee volunteer strategy including recruitment, scheduling, appreciation, and retention efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with program coordinators and community volunteers.
• Strengthen partnerships with supporters, churches, civic groups, corporate partners, and community organizations.
• Represent Center of Grace at community events, speaking engagements, and partner gatherings.
• Lead implementation of volunteer tracking software – Bloomerang Volunteer.
• Partner with and support the Volunteer Administration Committee, collaborating to shape volunteer strategy, engagement initiatives, and overall volunteer experience. 

• Serve on the leadership team and collaborate on organizational planning, budgeting, and strategy.
• Develop relationships with members of COG’s Board of Directors; engage board members in the cultivation and stewardship of prospective and active donors. 
• Serve as acting organizational lead in the Executive Director’s absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Heart for the mission of Center of Grace
• 5+ years fundraising experience with demonstrated success in grant writing, major gifts and donor stewardship
• Established relationships and knowledge of the Kansas City philanthropic community
• Strong writing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude including experience with donor management systems (CRM), volunteer tracking software, and digital communication tools; ability to quickly learn and implement new technology solutions
• Experience in communications, marketing, or public relations preferred.
• Leadership experience and ability to oversee projects and people.
• Strong organizational, planning, and data management skills.

• Full-time, salaried, exempt leadership role
• Reports to the Executive Director
• Primarily on-site with community engagement responsibilities
• Occasional evenings or weekends required for events