Available Position: Development Director
About Us
Cherokee Home for Children is a faith-based residential care ministry providing safe, nurturing Christian homes for children in crisis. Grounded in spiritual growth, academic excellence, and emotional healing, we cultivate an environment where each child flourishes.
Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and strategic Development Director to lead fundraising initiatives and nurture donor relationships that sustain and expand our mission. This role is pivotal in advancing the Home’s work—ensuring that every child receives care, support, and opportunity to become a thriving individual grounded in faith.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop, implement, and manage robust fundraising strategies (annual giving, major gifts, campaigns, planned giving, donor stewardship).
· Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, churches, foundations, and community stakeholders.
· Oversee special events (e.g., cottages wish lists, Cherokee Day, donor tours) and engagement initiatives.
· Collaborate with executive leadership to align fundraising with strategic goals (e.g., facility expansions, scholarship programs).
· Provide thoughtful stewardship and cultivation of donors, preparing personalized updates, recognition, and impact reporting.
· Monitor fundraising metrics and report progress to the Board of Directors and leadership team.
What We’re Looking For
· Faithful member of the Church of Christ with the belief in the mission to nurture children in crisis.
· Proven fundraising success—experience with capital campaigns, major donor cultivation, and planned gifts preferred.
· Excellent communicator with ability to share compelling stories of mission and impact.
· Ability and willingness to speak to and preach at prospective and supportive congregations.
· Initiative and creativity to launch new giving opportunities, expand donor base, and deepen engagement.
· Experience in nonprofit, faith-based, or child-focused settings is a plus.
· Strategic thinker with relational warmth, organizational discipline, and collaborative spirit.
Benefits
. Competitive salary
· Full paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family.
· Possible housing on campus or a housing allowance.
· Three weeks paid vacation annually.
· Paid major holidays.
· Access to groceries provided through our ministry.
· Use of a vehicle for donor visits and travel.
· Up to 7% employer match into 401(k) retirement plan.
Why Join Us
· Make a transformative impact on children’s lives—heal hearts and build futures.
· Join a community rooted in faith, compassion, and long-standing mission (established in 1958).
· Be part of a collaborative leadership team, pushing forward the vision of stability, academic growth, and spiritual nurture.
To Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to chc@cherokeehome.org. Include “Development Director Application” in the subject line. For more information, contact the Executive Director, Shawn Hull at 325-622-4201.
Cherokee Home for Children is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to welcoming diverse applicants who embrace our mission of faith-driven care.
