Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries
Director of Development
Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries, Norcross, Georgia, United States, 30092
The Director of Development will play a vital role at Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries (NCM) by coordinating, leading and executing all resources development strategies to increase individual, corporate, foundation and in‑kind giving. This role will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to research, identify and write foundation, corporate, government and other grants as needed. Additionally, this role will work in close collaboration with the marketing and communication teams to effectively communicate giving and impact both internally and to external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Planning
Develop, implement and execute a comprehensive giving and stewardship strategy that supports the mission and vision of NCM. Giving initiatives could include, but are not limited to:
Annual giving
Capital giving
Planned giving
Recurring giving
Special events (Gala and the 5K race/walk)
In‑kind giving
Collaborate with the Executive Director to enhance mid‑major and major donor giving and stewardship
Works in collaboration with internal teams regarding stewardship efforts to ensure appropriate acknowledgement and relationship building
Equip and involve other employees and Board Members in cultivating generosity throughout the organization.
Foster meaningful relationships with local stakeholders, community leaders and organizations to extend the organization’s presence and influence.
Relationship Management
Identify and steward relationships with key donors and prospective donors.
Maintain appropriate touchpoints and ensure personalized engagement that reflects the values of the organization.
Work in close collaboration with the Executive Director and other organizational leaders regarding development operations and annual planning.
Involve the Executive Director and board members in the solicitation of major gifts.
Operational Oversight
Lead and oversee all aspects of giving and stewardship operations, including planning, special giving initiatives, overall giving, acknowledgements, giving events and reporting.
Analyze the donor database with accuracy, security and confidentiality.
Utilize data and analytics to drive and inform giving strategy.
Maintain an up‑to‑date database by accurately recording all meetings, events, and key touchpoints. Ensure every interaction is documented to support intentional follow‑up, strengthen relationships and provide a comprehensive view of engagement.
Work with the internal finance and marketing teams to ensure proper receipting, donor acknowledgements and impact reporting.
Collaborate with internal communication and marketing teams to integrate giving and impact into appropriate communications.
Collaborate closely with internal marketing and communications teams to craft and integrate compelling stories into all internal and external messaging.
Ensure all communications clearly convey impact to build trust, inspire generosity and connect the community to NCM’s mission.
Provide training, resources and support to leaders and staff to promote a culture of philanthropy within their respective areas.
Prepare regular reports and insights on giving trends, donor engagement and outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements
A committed and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Proven experience (5‑7 years+) in development, fundraising, donor relations and stewardship.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and nurture relationships.
Strong organizational abilities, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficient in using and maintaining donor database systems.
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute plans and lead initiatives from start to finish.
Compensation $100,000‑$115,000 with 5‑10% bonus potential depending on experience.
The Neighborhood Co‑op (NCM) offers an exciting opportunity for a full‑time development professional who’s looking for meaningful work within a mission‑driven, values‑centered organization. We’re proud of our strong culture and the impact we make in the community, and we pair that purpose with a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports long‑term employee well‑being. With generous vacation time and paid holidays, we believe balance and excellence go hand in hand. The care we show our clients is the same care we extend to our team.
This newly created role offers the right candidate the rare chance to shape and build a strong resource development program. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Development Director will help chart the course for a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the Co‑op’s mission and long‑term growth. We’re looking for someone who brings a deep understanding of end‑to‑end fundraising, thrives in an environment where initiative and follow‑through matters, and approaches opportunities with both creativity and drive. Familiarity with the Atlanta and Gwinnett philanthropic communities is a plus, as this position will play a key role in strengthening relationships and expanding our reach.
Founded in 1988, several churches joined together to form NCM with a mission to provide services to low income and homeless families in our surrounding community which is the SW section of Gwinnett County.
When we first opened our doors in the corner of a small basement in Norcross 1st Baptist Church, we provided food for up to 5 families a day out of a basic food pantry. Since that time, 35+ years ago, the needs in our community have grown dramatically along with our scope of services and scale. Today, we serve close to 40,000 individuals meeting a broader set of needs, typically born out of a family crisis.
Our Mission To help people in crisis by offering programs and services that transform lives through the love of Christ.
Our Focus Serving residents of SW Gwinnett County, GA, providing emergency assistance and support to low‑income, homeless and at‑risk families.
Today, we operate out of our 40,000+ sf operation facility in Norcross, GA with a handful of staff (9) and a lot of volunteers (about 15K hours annually) which houses a much larger food pantry (700 pounds of food distributed in 2025), as well an expansive clothing closet (50K pieces of clothing distributed in 2025); this facility houses our staff and volunteers where we deliver our broader‑integrated services including emergency housing assistance, medical screening and support services, and Life Skills services including job readiness classes, on‑site hiring events, money management courses, ESL classes, Senior Adult support services, health fairs and more. Additionally, we also work closely with local partners to help meet correlated needs including Meals‑on‑Wheels, Fully‑Furnished Ministries, Good Samaritan Health, Rainbow Village and others.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Planning
Develop, implement and execute a comprehensive giving and stewardship strategy that supports the mission and vision of NCM. Giving initiatives could include, but are not limited to:
Annual giving
Capital giving
Planned giving
Recurring giving
Special events (Gala and the 5K race/walk)
In‑kind giving
Collaborate with the Executive Director to enhance mid‑major and major donor giving and stewardship
Works in collaboration with internal teams regarding stewardship efforts to ensure appropriate acknowledgement and relationship building
Equip and involve other employees and Board Members in cultivating generosity throughout the organization.
Foster meaningful relationships with local stakeholders, community leaders and organizations to extend the organization’s presence and influence.
Relationship Management
Identify and steward relationships with key donors and prospective donors.
Maintain appropriate touchpoints and ensure personalized engagement that reflects the values of the organization.
Work in close collaboration with the Executive Director and other organizational leaders regarding development operations and annual planning.
Involve the Executive Director and board members in the solicitation of major gifts.
Operational Oversight
Lead and oversee all aspects of giving and stewardship operations, including planning, special giving initiatives, overall giving, acknowledgements, giving events and reporting.
Analyze the donor database with accuracy, security and confidentiality.
Utilize data and analytics to drive and inform giving strategy.
Maintain an up‑to‑date database by accurately recording all meetings, events, and key touchpoints. Ensure every interaction is documented to support intentional follow‑up, strengthen relationships and provide a comprehensive view of engagement.
Work with the internal finance and marketing teams to ensure proper receipting, donor acknowledgements and impact reporting.
Collaborate with internal communication and marketing teams to integrate giving and impact into appropriate communications.
Collaborate closely with internal marketing and communications teams to craft and integrate compelling stories into all internal and external messaging.
Ensure all communications clearly convey impact to build trust, inspire generosity and connect the community to NCM’s mission.
Provide training, resources and support to leaders and staff to promote a culture of philanthropy within their respective areas.
Prepare regular reports and insights on giving trends, donor engagement and outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements
A committed and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Proven experience (5‑7 years+) in development, fundraising, donor relations and stewardship.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and nurture relationships.
Strong organizational abilities, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficient in using and maintaining donor database systems.
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute plans and lead initiatives from start to finish.
Compensation $100,000‑$115,000 with 5‑10% bonus potential depending on experience.
The Neighborhood Co‑op (NCM) offers an exciting opportunity for a full‑time development professional who’s looking for meaningful work within a mission‑driven, values‑centered organization. We’re proud of our strong culture and the impact we make in the community, and we pair that purpose with a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports long‑term employee well‑being. With generous vacation time and paid holidays, we believe balance and excellence go hand in hand. The care we show our clients is the same care we extend to our team.
This newly created role offers the right candidate the rare chance to shape and build a strong resource development program. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Development Director will help chart the course for a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the Co‑op’s mission and long‑term growth. We’re looking for someone who brings a deep understanding of end‑to‑end fundraising, thrives in an environment where initiative and follow‑through matters, and approaches opportunities with both creativity and drive. Familiarity with the Atlanta and Gwinnett philanthropic communities is a plus, as this position will play a key role in strengthening relationships and expanding our reach.
Founded in 1988, several churches joined together to form NCM with a mission to provide services to low income and homeless families in our surrounding community which is the SW section of Gwinnett County.
When we first opened our doors in the corner of a small basement in Norcross 1st Baptist Church, we provided food for up to 5 families a day out of a basic food pantry. Since that time, 35+ years ago, the needs in our community have grown dramatically along with our scope of services and scale. Today, we serve close to 40,000 individuals meeting a broader set of needs, typically born out of a family crisis.
Our Mission To help people in crisis by offering programs and services that transform lives through the love of Christ.
Our Focus Serving residents of SW Gwinnett County, GA, providing emergency assistance and support to low‑income, homeless and at‑risk families.
Today, we operate out of our 40,000+ sf operation facility in Norcross, GA with a handful of staff (9) and a lot of volunteers (about 15K hours annually) which houses a much larger food pantry (700 pounds of food distributed in 2025), as well an expansive clothing closet (50K pieces of clothing distributed in 2025); this facility houses our staff and volunteers where we deliver our broader‑integrated services including emergency housing assistance, medical screening and support services, and Life Skills services including job readiness classes, on‑site hiring events, money management courses, ESL classes, Senior Adult support services, health fairs and more. Additionally, we also work closely with local partners to help meet correlated needs including Meals‑on‑Wheels, Fully‑Furnished Ministries, Good Samaritan Health, Rainbow Village and others.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Individual and Family Services
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