Job Description
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The LIT Movement — Living In Testimony
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re seeking a visionary Director of Development to lead the revenue strategy and fundraising initiatives for The LIT Movement. This is more than a development job — it’s a call to architect financial sustainability for an organization dedicated to saving and transforming lives.
Since 2018, we’ve been walking shoulder‑to‑shoulder with men overcoming addiction, incarceration, and homelessness. Through long‑term sober living, peer‑led coaching, wrap‑around supports, and Christ‑centered discipleship, we’re helping people not just get clean, but stay free. To date, we’ve served over 700 individuals across Greater Cincinnati. This is a movement of hope, healing, and second chances.
You’ll design and execute comprehensive fundraising campaigns, cultivate meaningful donor relationships, pursue grant opportunities, and lead our signature fundraising events. As the primary architect of our revenue strategy, you’ll ensure The LIT Movement can continue this vital work of transformation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design and implement a multi‑year development strategy aligned with annual revenue targets
- Oversee the complete donor journey: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Research, write, and submit competitive grant proposals to foundations and government agencies
- Lead logistics, marketing, sponsorship, and volunteer coordination for major annual events
- Manage our donor database (CRM) and track key fundraising metrics
- Partner with our Board of Directors and development committee to expand fundraising capacity
- Prepare strategic reports for leadership on development performance and opportunities
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Minimum 5 years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience
- Proven track record in major gift cultivation and large‑scale event management
- Expert donor database (CRM) management and digital fundraising tools proficiency
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a gift for persuasive storytelling
- Skilled project manager who thrives managing complex timelines and multiple stakeholders
- Preferred: CFRE certification, experience in recovery, social services, or faith‑based sectors, digital fundraising expertise
WHY THE LIT MOVEMENT?
We are a tight‑knit family bound by a shared calling. This isn’t just where we work — it’s where we belong. Every member of our team is moved by a deeper purpose: to serve and save lives. That mission shapes everything we do, from how we treat each other to the way we approach our work.
OUR WORKPLACE CULTURE
At LIT, authentic relationships form the foundation of our culture and everything we do. You’ll join a team that truly values you as an individual — colleagues who know you, support your growth, and celebrate your successes together. Through every challenge and achievement, you’ll experience a strong sense of belonging and mutual support in a collaborative, down‑to‑earth environment.
The LIT team is a fiercely committed, tight‑knit brotherhood and sisterhood — united by one mission and willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to see lives transformed and people set free.
Meaningful Impact
Your work directly enables our mission. Every dollar you help raise goes toward transforming lives — toward people finding hope, healing, and a new narrative for their futures.
Servant Leadership
Founded on faith and guided by principles of service, we lead with humility, listen with intention, and believe success comes from uplifting others.
Growth & Development
We invest in our people. You’ll have opportunities to grow professionally, develop your skills, and take on increasing responsibility in a supportive environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS
- Hybrid Flexibility — in‑office and remote work scheduled strategically to strengthen collaboration and team connection
- Competitive Compensation, starting at 55K — full‑time, exempt salaried position with a competitive benefits package
- Intentional Culture — where your faith, values, and desire to serve are not just welcomed but celebrated
- Flexible Engagement — freedom for donor meetings, event site visits, and occasional evening or weekend events when needed