Director of Development

Full-Time
, 
Sacramento Region
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First listed:
October 12, 2026

Reports to: President

The Director of Development builds a single, sustainable fundraising system for The American Council family: one compelling story, one clear plan, and a growing base of committed supporters. You will grow our donor base, deepen relationships with our most committed supporters, and free the President to focus on the conversations only he can have.

Performance requirement: Raise at least 2.5 times your annual salary in new and renewed gifts each year, measured against an annual fundraising plan agreed with the President.

What you'll do

  • Build and manage the major donor pipeline, preparing the President for personal asks with top supporters
  • Grow monthly giving, donor-advised fund gifts, and foundation grants
  • Steward a focused group of advocacy and political supporters, including election-season giving
  • Lead the annual gala and year-end campaign
  • Ensure every gift is accurately received and receipted, working with the finance and compliance manager

What you bring

  • 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising with a track record of securing major gifts
  • Experience with donor CRM systems and moves management
  • Familiarity with nonprofit and political fundraising, or a willingness to learn quickly
  • A heart for the Church and for faithful civic engagement

How to apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter through our job application form.

About the Organization

The American Council is empowering people to think and lead well.

The American Council equips people of faith with the moral clarity, courage, and conviction to think and lead well in public life.

We train candidates. We form leaders. We mobilize voters. We equip houses of worship. We bring principled thinking into the political discourse shaping the nation.

America is tired of tribal politics and performative outrage. Faithful citizens have too often abdicated the public square. Christian civic engagement isn't a political strategy. It's a moral responsibility. Faithful Citizens. Courageous Leaders. A Stronger America.