Thank you for your interest in joining the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy!
Current Job Openings
Job Title: Development Director
Location: Atlanta, GA
Organization: Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
Reports To: CEO
About Us
The Georgia Center for Child Advocacy is a private, non-profit agency that was established in 1987. The Center’s mission is to champion the needs of sexually and severely physically abused children through prevention, intervention, therapy, and collaboration.
We are seeking a passionate, experienced Development Director to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts that sustain and grow our mission of protecting children and supporting families.
Position Summary
The Development Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy’s organizational and financial goals. This role will focus on cultivating relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners; overseeing special events; and managing grant development. The ideal candidate is a dynamic relationship builder with a proven track record in cultivating donors and nonprofit fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
• Fundraising & Donor Relations
o Develop and execute annual development and fundraising plan with clear goals and metrics.
o Cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts, corporate partnerships, and sponsorships.
o Manage donor database and ensure timely acknowledgments and communications.
• Grants Management
o In coordination with Grants Manager research, write, and submit grant proposals and reports.
o Work with program staff to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Events & Campaigns
o Lead planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
o Collaborate with staff, board, and volunteers to maximize event success.
• Communications & Marketing
o Seek out opportunities to build awareness of GCCA and our mission.
o Represent GCCA at community events and speaking engagements.
o Partner with staff and volunteers to produce donor-facing materials, newsletters, and social media campaigns.
• Leadership & Strategy
o Work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to strengthen a culture of philanthropy.
o Provide regular reports and updates on development goals and progress.
o Collaborate with CEO, Board and other members of the Leadership Team to achieve the organization's strategic goals.
• Human Resource Management
o Provide leadership for the department staff including the Grants Manager and Annual Giving Coordinator, plan and coordinate the work of the fundraising staff including supervision and evaluation, training and team building.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in development and staff management.
- Demonstrated success securing major gifts and managing donor portfolios.
- Strong grant writing and reporting experience.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
- Commitment to the mission of protecting children and supporting families.
- Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background check.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional
development opportunities.
How to Apply
- Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to sheilar@gacfca.org with “Development Director Application” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of GCCA to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
