Director of Development

Full Circle • Urbandale, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Full Circle Recovery is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Director of Development to build and lead the organization's development program from the ground up. This leadership position will create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy focused on unrestricted revenue, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, major gifts, foundation support, annual giving, and long-term financial sustainability. The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Leadership Team to cultivate a culture of philanthropy and expand community investment in Full Circle Recovery's mission.

Requirements

• Passion for Full Circle Recovery's mission and commitment to serving individuals in recovery.
• Lived experience with substance use disorder and sustained recovery preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising, development, philanthropy, business development, or related experience.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, sponsorships, and unrestricted funding.
• Experience building or significantly expanding a development program preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience with donor CRM systems and fundraising reporting.
• An understanding of substance use disorder, harm reduction, recovery capital, and recovery pathways preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom), and CRMs.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience with substance use disorder and sustained recovery
• Experience building or significantly expanding a development program
• An understanding of substance use disorder, harm reduction, recovery capital, and recovery pathways

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year development plan aligned with organizational strategic goals.
• Build the organization's individual donor program from the ground up.
• Create and manage an annual fundraising calendar.
• Develop and oversee donor stewardship, acknowledgment, and recognition processes.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospective donors.
• Establish and grow recurring giving and annual giving campaigns.
• Develop corporate sponsorship opportunities and strategic business partnerships.
• Research, cultivate, and steward private foundation relationships.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on grant opportunities and major funding initiatives.
• Lead fundraising efforts for special events.
• Work with the Operations & Marketing Coordinator to develop donor-focused marketing materials, impact reports, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting through our donor constituent relationship management system – Network for Good.
• Develop fundraising policies, procedures, metrics, and dashboards.
• Provide regular fundraising updates and reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Represent Full Circle Recovery throughout the community and actively build relationships with civic leaders, businesses, foundations, and supporters.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay informed about best practices in fundraising and appropriate peer recovery support services topics such as ethics, boundaries, communication skills, recovery principles, and multiple pathways of recovery.
• Practice self-care to maintain personal well-being and resilience.

Benefits

• Full Circle Recovery Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Full Circle will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree