Director of Development
About The Position
The Director of Development leads fundraising, grant development, donor relations, marketing, and community partnerships to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. The position works closely with the CEO, finance staff, program leadership, and the Board of Directors to align development efforts with organizational priorities. It partners with finance staff on funding strategies and grant-related financial information, but does not oversee the organizational budget or direct strategic planning. The role develops and carries out fundraising plans, cultivates and stewards donors and community partners, represents the organization at events, and supervises grant writing staff. It coordinates with program, finance, and compliance personnel on grant budgets, funding projections, award requirements, reporting, documentation, and deadlines, while maintaining accurate records and ethical fundraising practices.
Requirements
- Three to five years of relevant experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, grant management, or related work preferred.
- Strong relationship-building, writing, communication, organizational, and project-management skills.
- Familiarity with grant budgets, donor databases, fundraising systems, and nonprofit funding requirements.
- Commitment to survivor-centered, culturally responsive services.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Ability to undertake local travel and occasional evening or weekend events.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Supervisory experience desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop and carry out an annual fundraising plan with measurable goals and regular progress reporting.
- Cultivate individual, corporate, foundation, and community support through campaigns, events, sponsorships, major gifts, recurring giving, and in-kind contributions.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Board Fundraising Committee and support its meetings, activities, and fundraising efforts.
- Build and sustain donor and community relationships.
- Oversee timely donor acknowledgments, stewardship, and donor impact communications.
- Represent the organization at community and fundraising events and identify new partnership opportunities.
- Ensure fundraising communications respect survivor confidentiality, dignity, and autonomy.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate grant writing staff; set priorities and oversee the grant calendar, proposals, renewals, and reports.
- Review grant applications, narratives, budgets, and reports for quality and alignment with agency needs.
- Coordinate with program and finance staff on accurate grant budgets, funding projections, award requirements, and reporting deadlines.
- Partner with finance staff and the CEO to align fundraising and grant revenue strategies with organizational financial needs.
- Provide development revenue updates and funding forecasts.
- Work with the Compliance Officer, program staff, and finance personnel to ensure accurate, timely funder reporting, appropriate documentation, and adherence to grant requirements.
- Maintain accurate development records and uphold ethical fundraising practices and confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
