DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS

The Hub Lafayette

(Growth, Relationships & Resource Development)

Position Summary

The Director of Development & Partnerships serves as the expansion engine of The

Hub, responsible for growing the financial and relational resources that fuel the

Lovewell Center's mission. This role focuses on fundraising, partnerships, volunteer

engagement, and community presence, ensuring the ministry continues to expand

its reach, impact, and sustainability.

Core Responsibilities

Fundraising & Revenue Growth

• Develop and execute the annual fundraising strategy
• Manage revenue streams (individuals, churches, corporate, grants)
• Lead campaigns, sponsorships, and fundraising events
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

• Build and maintain strong donor relationships
• Communicate impact through updates, reports, and storytelling
• Ensure consistent gratitude and long-term engagement

Partnership Development

• Cultivate partnerships with churches, businesses, and community
• organizations.
• Represent The Hub in the community
• Identify collaborative opportunities that expand impact

Volunteer Engagement

• Recruit, onboard, and place volunteers, including serving groups
• Maintain volunteer communication and engagement systems, including data
• input in Neon
• Foster a culture of service, hospitality, and ownership

In-Kind Resource Development

• Build relationships with in-kind donors
• Secure goods and resources aligned with program needs, including

Community Meal, Breakfast, and Outreach needs.

• Strengthen community involvement through giving opportunities
• Social Media Strategy & Messaging Alignment
• Collaborate with Operations to align social media content with fundraising

campaigns, donor engagement, and partnership initiatives

• Provide direction on messaging priorities related to:

Campaigns - Events - Donor communication - Volunteer recruitment

• Ensure content reflects compelling storytelling that supports growth and

engagement.

• Identify opportunities to leverage social media for increased visibility, funding,

and community involvement.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong fundraising and relationship-building ability
• Strategic, growth-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• High emotional intelligence and people leadership
• Entrepreneurial and opportunity-driven

Success Looks Like

● Funding streams are growing and sustainable

● Donor relationships are strong and engaged

● Partnerships expand community impact

● Volunteers are active, aligned, and consistent

● Awareness and support for The Hub continue to increase

Miscellaneous Duties

• Attend all hub-wide organization meetings and events
• Perform other related duties as needed for collaboration
• Collaborate with the Director of Lovewell and the Director of Operations &

Infrastructure

Weekly Schedule

8:30-5 pm

Event Responsibilities

● Community Meal = 5:00-8:00 pm Tuesdays (3 hrs)

● Lovewell Breakfast = 1 hr.

● Lovewell VIP Club Nights = all required

● Outreaches = all required

● Special Events & Fundraisers = all required

This is a full-time position with an expected average of 36 hours per week - no more

than 40, typically scheduled Monday through Friday. Daily schedules may vary based

on program and ministry needs.

● Major Fundraising Events ( example on a Saturday - The Runwell):

Participation in these events is expected. Friday off after each event.