Director of Development

Team Builder Recruiting•Phoenixville, PA

3d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan Services is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives that create measurable community impact, strengthen donor relationships, and help our mission reach more people each year. This role involves driving meaningful impact by expanding programs that empower individuals and families to move from crisis to stability, building lasting relationships with donors and partners, and shaping the future growth of a respected nonprofit organization. The Director of Development will join a supportive team and enjoy a role where they can make a significant impact while advancing their professional growth.

Requirements

Five plus years of progressive nonprofit development experience
Experience securing major gifts, growing donor portfolios, leading successful fundraising events, and delivering engaging public presentations
Bachelor's degree
Leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Mission-Driven: Inspired by serving others and motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Relationship Builder: Naturally earns trust, cultivates meaningful donor and community relationships, and inspires others to invest in a shared mission.
Strategic Self-Starter: Takes initiative, stays organized, adapts to changing priorities, and confidently manages multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of accountability.
Qualified Professional: Confidently reads a room to build meaningful relationships and respond with professionalism and emotional intelligence.
Collaborative Team Member: Thrives in a supportive, mission-driven environment, values teamwork, and contributes to a culture built on compassion, stewardship, generosity, partnership, and shared success.

Responsibilities

Lead annual fundraising initiatives, campaigns, special events, and development projects that advance our mission and achieve annual revenue goals.
Cultivate and grow a portfolio of individual donors while identifying and engaging prospective major donors who are passionate about expanding our community impact.
Strengthen donor relationships through thoughtful stewardship, personalized communication, and meaningful engagement that inspires long-term support.
Represent Good Samaritan Services at community events, donor meetings, presentations, and partnership opportunities, serving as a trusted ambassador for our mission.
Support our upcoming transformational capital campaign by coordinating fundraising efforts, engaging donors, and helping drive campaign success.
Collaborate with our Chief Advancement Officer and a talented team of development, marketing, grant writing, and engagement professionals to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
Champion our culture of compassion, collaboration, stewardship, and accountability while contributing to organization-wide initiatives that strengthen our impact throughout the communities we serve.