Director, Development Operations
About The Position
The Director of Development Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across core development services functions, including donor research and pipeline management, donor database administration and gift processing, stewardship operations, and volunteer group support. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of all fundraising data and systems while overseeing the infrastructure that enables effective donor identification, engagement, and retention. This position partners closely with fundraising leadership and key administrative stakeholders to align operational strategy with organizational revenue goals. The Director drives process optimization, reporting and analytics, and cross-functional coordination to strengthen pipeline visibility, enhance the donor experience, and support the successful execution of fundraising and volunteer engagement initiatives and events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field required
- 5 years of experience in development operations, advancement services, fundraising infrastructure, or related field required
- Experience managing teams and overseeing multiple operational functions required
- Proven track record of overseeing financial operations related to charitable giving, included restricted funds, budgeting, and donor intent compliance required
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic and operational leadership across core development services functions, including donor research and pipeline management, donor database administration and gift processing, stewardship operations, and volunteer group support.
- Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of all fundraising data and systems while overseeing the infrastructure that enables effective donor identification, engagement, and retention.
- Partners closely with fundraising leadership and key administrative stakeholders to align operational strategy with organizational revenue goals.
- Drives process optimization, reporting and analytics, and cross-functional coordination to strengthen pipeline visibility, enhance the donor experience, and support the successful execution of fundraising and volunteer engagement initiatives and events.
Benefits
- progressive sign-on incentive
- comprehensive relocation package
- Eligible for annual incentive program
- Community University leadership training courses
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time accrues from Day 1 at the maximum allowable accrual rate
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
