Director of Development – Nonprofit Fundraising Leadership Role

GREATER SEACOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH•Somersworth, NH

36d•$83,500 - $96,533•Hybrid

About The Position

Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH) is seeking an experienced development and fundraising professional to lead donor engagement, philanthropic strategy, and community fundraising efforts across our nonprofit healthcare organization. This is a senior-level nonprofit fundraising position. We are specifically seeking candidates with a proven background in nonprofit fundraising leadership, major donor cultivation, donor stewardship, development strategy, and philanthropic relationship management. Candidates must have direct nonprofit fundraising/development experience in order to be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, marketing, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of direct nonprofit fundraising/development experience
Demonstrated success managing fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation, and major gifts
Experience working with donor databases/CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge or similar platforms
Strong public speaking, networking, relationship-building, and communication skills
Experience working with executive leadership, community stakeholders, donors, or boards
Ability to independently manage fundraising initiatives and donor relationships

Nice To Haves

Experience working in nonprofit healthcare, community health, human services, or mission-driven organizations
Experience with planned giving, grant development, or capital campaigns
Familiarity working within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or healthcare nonprofits
Experience engaging community partners, foundations, and corporate sponsors

Responsibilities

Leading all fundraising and development initiatives including major gifts, annual giving, sponsorships, donor stewardship, and fundraising campaigns
Developing and executing strategic fundraising plans and revenue goals
Cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and community partners
Managing donor pipelines, donor communications, and fundraising activities
Utilizing donor management software (Raiser’s Edge NXT or equivalent CRM platforms)
Representing GSCH at networking events, donor meetings, and community functions
Collaborating with executive leadership on fundraising strategy and organizational growth
Monitoring fundraising performance, donor trends, and development metrics