Business Development Officer

Description We are looking for an experienced Director of Development to lead and manage strategic fundraising initiatives in Franklin, Tennessee. This role will focus on driving revenue growth, building partnerships, and overseeing a team of professionals dedicated to achieving ambitious goals. The ideal candidate will bring leadership expertise and a track record of success in business development and fundraising. Responsibilities: u2022 Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes annual campaigns, major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and special events. u2022 Analyze and track fundraising performance using Salesforce, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and achievements to senior leadership and the board. u2022 Lead, mentor, and manage a team of fundraising professionals and contractors, fostering collaboration and accountability to exceed national growth standards. u2022 Collaborate with the marketing team to align donor engagement strategies with broader organizational goals, ensuring effective acquisition and retention. u2022 Oversee church relations efforts to create meaningful partnerships and opportunities for volunteerism, giving, and community engagement. u2022 Build and implement business relations strategies to establish long-term corporate partnerships that drive organizational growth. u2022 Personally manage the grant program, including identifying potential funders and reviewing proposals and reports to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. u2022 Supervise the planning and execution of fundraising events, working with the Event Manager to finalize themes, venues, and vendor selections. u2022 Strategize long-term departmental growth to maximize return on investment and achieve sustainable revenue increase. For more information, contact Frank Corrigan Requirements u2022 Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, fundraising, or a related field. u2022 Proven ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies across various revenue streams. u2022 Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals. u2022 Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms for tracking and analyzing data. u2022 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners. u2022 Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. u2022 Knowledge of grant writing and reporting processes with a track record of securing funding. u2022 Familiarity with planning and executing large-scale events, including vendor and venue coordination. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-04-04