*Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic, relationship-focused Development Director to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnership efforts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help grow a mission-driven organization while building a sustainable culture of philanthropy. The role is 32 hours per week, benefit eligible.
Duties
- Lead the creation and execution of annual fundraising strategies, including individual giving, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, special events, and digital campaigns.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders through exceptional relationship management and public relations efforts.
- Oversee all aspects of fundraising activities, including event planning, estate planning initiatives, and volunteer management to maximize engagement and contributions.
- Manage databases such as Little Green Light and WordPress to track donor information, campaign performance, and data collection for targeted outreach.
- Coordinate digital marketing efforts utilizing social media management tools to enhance visibility and engagement across platforms.
- Lead the creation and execution of annual fundraising strategies, including individual giving, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, special events, and digital campaigns.
- Prepare budgets for fundraising campaigns and events while overseeing their execution to meet organizational objectives effectively.
- Experience
- Proven experience in nonprofit management or development leadership roles with a focus on fundraising, relationship management, and strategic planning.
- Demonstrated success in event planning, proposal writing, grant proposal development, and digital marketing campaigns.
- Strong familiarity with CRM systems such as Little Green Light; experience with Mailchimp and WordPress is highly desirable.
- Excellent negotiation skills coupled with the ability to build lasting relationships with diverse stakeholders including donors, volunteers, university partners, and community organizations.
- Knowledge of social media management strategies for nonprofit outreach.
- Ability to analyze data collection metrics to inform strategic decisions; experience in budgeting for large-scale events or campaigns is preferred.
- Demonstrated success securing philanthropic support through donor cultivation, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, or annual giving programs.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire support through storytelling and relationship building.
- A background in university or nonprofit environments that emphasizes social impact and community engagement is advantageous. Join us as our Development Director to inspire change through innovative fundraising initiatives while fostering meaningful community connections! Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our future success—apply today to be part of an organization committed to making a difference!
Pay: $66,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
