Finding the leaders who help generosity flourish
Generosity Talent Placement connects churches, ministries, Christian schools, and nonprofits with development and generosity professionals who fit their mission, their culture, and the season ahead.
The right development leader changes everything
A development leader shapes how your organization relates to every person who gives. Hire for skill alone and you may get a fundraiser. Hire for calling, character, and fit, and you get a steward leader who helps givers grow, not just gifts.
Generosity Talent Placement brings a generosity practitioner’s perspective to every search. Chris has done this work, led this work, and written about it, so he knows what to look for in the people who will carry it forward.
- Mission and faith alignment first. We look for people whose calling fits yours, not just a matching job title.
- A curated shortlist, not a stack of resumes. You meet a few people who fit, each one personally vetted.
- Confidential on both sides. Organizations and candidates can explore openly and discreetly.
- Personal from start to finish. Chris is involved from the first call through the 90-day check-in.
At a glance
- Who we serve
- Churches, ministries, mission agencies, Christian schools, foundations, and nonprofits
- Who we represent
- Development, stewardship, and generosity professionals at every stage
- Two-way registration
- Organizations and candidates both register, so Chris can make thoughtful introductions
- For candidates
- Always free and confidential
- For organizations
- Free to register · monthly membership plans coming soon
- Where
- Based in Bradenton, Florida · serving organizations nationwide
Development and generosity roles, from first hire to senior leader
If a role helps your organization grow generosity and care for the people who give, we can help you fill it.
Who we serve and who we represent
Organizations we serve
Leaders who need a development or generosity professional and want someone who will fit their mission and culture for the long haul.
- Churches and church networks
- Ministries, parachurch organizations, and mission agencies
- Christian schools, colleges, and universities
- Ministry, school, and community foundations
- Faith-based and mission-driven nonprofits
Candidates we represent
Development, stewardship, and generosity professionals who want their next role to be a true calling, not just a job.
- Experienced directors and senior development leaders
- Major gifts, planned giving, and partnership professionals
- Stewardship and generosity pastors
- Rising development associates and coordinators
- People quietly exploring, as well as those actively looking
A thoughtful search, start to finish
Register and consult
Register your organization, then we start with a conversation about your mission, culture, team, and what this role must accomplish.
Profile
Together we write a clear role profile: responsibilities, the kind of person who thrives, and what success looks like.
Curated shortlist
Chris reaches into his network and our registered candidates, has real conversations, and brings you a short list of people who fit.
Interviews
We help you prepare questions, coordinate interviews, and think through references and faith alignment.
Placement
We support you through the offer and a smooth start for your new team member.
90-day check-in
Around the 90-day mark we check in with you and your new hire to make sure the fit is strong.
Free, confidential, and personal
Register
Share your background, the roles you are open to, and your resume. Registration is free.
Confidential conversation
Chris reaches out personally to learn your story, your calling, and what you are looking for next.
Matched to fit
When a role fits your gifts and goals, we talk first. Your information goes to an organization only with your permission.
Coaching through the process
We help you prepare for interviews, understand the organization, and navigate the offer.
A generosity practitioner, not just a recruiter
Chris knows these roles from the inside. He has carried a development budget, made the ask, coached others to raise support, and written about stewardship for churches and leaders.
- Owned vision and strategy, communications, finance, systems, and development for a global ministry, personally responsible for about $2M a year across 12 income streams.
- Author of Ignite Your Generosity (InterVarsity Press, 2015), Steward Leaders Rise (2026), and Open Hands (2026).
- Serves on the Mission Increase Leadership Advisory Board and the Christian Leadership Alliance Advisory Council.
- Has led generosity workshops at Christian Leadership Alliance conferences and Missio Nexus, and support-raising training for Missions Door executives and field leaders.
- Has spoken at more than 50 fundraising events, always making the ask.
Flexible ways to work together
Every organization and role is different. Alongside membership, we will recommend the search approach that fits your needs after a first conversation.
Retained search
A dedicated search for senior or mission-critical roles, such as a Chief Development Officer or Director of Development. Includes the consultation, role profile, active outreach, a curated shortlist, interview support, and the 90-day check-in.
Contingency placement
For roles where you would like introductions to qualified, personally vetted candidates from our network, with the placement fee due only when you hire.
Hiring consultation
Not sure what role you need yet? Start with a conversation about your development structure, the role profile, and what to look for in your next hire.
Fees depend on the role and the scope of the engagement, and are discussed openly in a consultation before any work begins. Candidates never pay a fee.
An ongoing partner for your development hiring
Registering your organization is free. A monthly membership will give churches, ministries, schools, and nonprofits ongoing access to Generosity Talent Placement, so you are ready the moment a development or generosity role opens.
- Register once. Share your organization’s mission, culture, and hiring needs a single time.
- Start a search when you need one. Members can begin a search for a new role without starting from scratch.
- Introductions to registered candidates. Chris thoughtfully connects you with development and generosity professionals who fit, always with the candidate’s permission.
- Hiring guidance from a practitioner. Talk through role design, development structure, and what to look for in your next hire.
Plans and pricing
Membership tiers are being finalized. Register your organization now and Chris will share plan details as soon as they are available.
Plan 1
For organizations with an occasional development or generosity hire.
Plan details coming soon
Register your organizationPlan 2
For organizations building or growing a development team.
Plan details coming soon
Register your organizationPlan 3
For larger organizations and networks hiring across several roles.
Plan details coming soon
Register your organizationPlan details coming soon. Candidates always register free.
Questions we often hear
Does it cost anything to register as a candidate?
No. Registration and representation are always free for candidates. Hiring organizations cover the cost of a search.
Is my registration confidential?
Yes. Your information is reviewed by Chris and used only for placement. It is shared with a hiring organization only after we talk about a specific role and you give permission. We will never contact your current employer without your consent.
I'm not actively looking. Should I still register?
Yes. Many of the best moves start as a quiet conversation. Registering simply lets Chris know you are open to hearing about the right opportunity.
Do you only work with Christian organizations?
Our focus is churches, ministries, mission agencies, Christian schools, foundations, and faith-based nonprofits. We are also glad to talk with mission-driven nonprofits whose values align with the candidates we serve.
How do you handle faith alignment?
Many organizations we serve ask staff to affirm a statement of faith. We talk openly and respectfully about faith, calling, and ministry background so that both the organization and the candidate can make a wise decision. The faith background question on the candidate form is optional.
Do you fill remote and regional roles?
Yes. Chris is based in Bradenton, Florida, and serves organizations nationwide, including on-site, hybrid, and remote roles. Candidates can tell us whether they are willing to relocate.
How long does a search take?
Every search is different. During your consultation we will set a realistic timeline together based on the role, location, and your urgency, and keep you updated along the way.
How does membership for organizations work?
Organizations register for free, then can choose a monthly membership for ongoing access to the placement service. Plan details are coming soon. In the meantime, register your organization and Chris will walk you through the options personally.
What does a search cost?
Membership plan details are coming soon. Any fees are discussed openly in your consultation before any work begins, and candidates never pay.
How candidate information is handled
- Information you submit through the registration form, including your resume, is sent directly to Chris by email. Resumes are not saved on this website’s server.
- Your information is used only to consider you for placement opportunities and to contact you about them.
- Your details are shared with a hiring organization only after we discuss a specific role and you give permission.
- We never sell, rent, or trade your information.
- Organization registrations and search details are kept confidential and used only to serve your organization.
- You may ask to update or remove your information at any time by emailing chris@chrismcdanieladvisory.com.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you are hiring your next development leader or ready for your next calling, it starts with a short, confidential conversation.