Support for Those in Need


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Canaan Development Foundation is a Community Service Outreach Organization that serves to empower individuals to become self-sustaining, successful people through education, application, and empowerment throughout the community. The Foundation utilizes the indistinguishable philosophy of Canaan Baptist Church to meet the needs of people from a holistic approach – academically, culturally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

The partnership with Canaan Baptist Church has allowed both organizations, working simultaneously, to become a total network of integrated services to the community.


Employment Opportunity

Canaan Development Foundation
Director of Development

Canaan Development Foundation invites applications for a challenging opportunity as Director of Development. Individuals who possess strong interpersonal skills, have a high-energy level and follow-through, like to take initiative, are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ experience in fund-raising, business management or other relevant professional experience. Please send a letter of application, resume and salary requirements to:

Rev. B.J.Tatum
Canaan Development Foundation
404 West Main Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801


 


Our world is changing at an ever-increasing rate.
The notion of sovereign economic development is diminishing in the emerging global landscape of competition. The freedoms afforded by our free market economy have enabled us to lead the world in economic development. Insuring that our community is poised to contribute to the maintenance of our nation's performance is the responsibility of every citizen.

We at Canaan Development Foundation realize that the same entrepreneurial spirit that has made us great must be applied to the civic issues that threaten our ability to compete in the future.

Meeting the requirements of the 21st century is the responsibility of every citizen.
Equipping individuals for full participation in our society and economy is our mission.
We do this by focusing on three essential pillars of economic participation:

Together, developing individuals in these three areas makes up our commitment to the community.