Senior Director, Development

Campus Compact

8h • $110,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director, Development advances Campus Compact by designing, implementing, and leading the organization’s comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure financial sustainability and growth. The role oversees major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, stewardship and donor relations, special events (for fundraising), and annual giving. While the organization has been primarily focused on foundation gifts, a key focus in the coming years will be to grow individual giving and major gifts. The Senior Director will partner closely with the President , vice presidents, the leadership team, and the Board of Directors to align fundraising goals with the organization's mission. This new position will also have responsibility for hiring a manager and building out the development team. This person will have an exciting opportunity to join Campus Compact during a time of strength and growth, and play a pivotal role in continuing and growing on that momentum.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising or revenue development, with a proven track record of securing major gifts/grants.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Leadership: 3-5+ years of experience supervising and mentoring development staff.
• Strong strategic thinker, financial literacy, and the ability to analyze donor data to guide strategy.
• Proficiency in donor management software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling donor-facing materials.
• Organization, Time, & Priority Management: A strong project manager who is consistent, highly organized, and can easily manage competing priorities. We’ll rely on the manager to set and meet deadlines, plan and assign tasks, and deliver consistently high-quality work.
• Highly Collaborative: effective relationship builder with donors, partners, and internally across the organization at all levels.
• Data: Analysis skills to interpret engagement data across platforms and make action-oriented recommendations to improve our fundraising strategy and communications.
• Ability to travel 15-25% for donor meetings and events.
• A deep personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• CFRE certification is a plus.
• Salesforce
• Fundraising Platform (donor prospecting)

Responsibilities

• Strategic Fundraising Leadership
• Develop and implement a multi-year, strategic development plan with measurable financial goals.
• Create and manage the annual development budget, forecasting revenue and tracking progress against goals.
• Work cross-functionally with communications and program teams to craft compelling cases for support and align fundraising with institutional goals.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Campus Compact’s programs, activities, and structure to be able to persuasively articulate these to foundations and individual donors.
• Provide regular reports to the President and Board of Directors on progress toward fundraising targets.
• Major Gifts & Donor Cultivation
• Research and identify new prospects, including individual donors and foundations, that are a good match to fund Campus Compact as a whole and any individual programs and projects that align with our mission and priorities.
• Build out an individual giving program, targeting gifts in the 5-7 figure gift range.
• Foster and manage relationships with program officers and senior foundation and private philanthropy leaders.
• Steward new and existing donors to deepen their commitment to the organization.
• Engage executive leadership and the Board in donor cultivation, preparing briefings and accompanying them on visits as necessary.
• Team Leadership & Operations
• Supervise, mentor, and coach the development team (including supporting those not on the team but who contribute to the success of the development including grant writer and data staff) to foster a results-driven, collaborative culture.
• Ensure the integrity of the donor database (e.g., Salesforce) for accurate reporting, gift processing, and data-driven strategy.
• Oversee grant compliance, ensuring timely submission of proposals and reports.
• Partner Relations & Communications
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, identifying opportunities for sponsorship and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Work in partnership with the executive leadership team to manage a stewardship program to thank and recognize donors at all levels.
• Help translate and connect organizational and programmatic narratives to help drive fundraising strategies.
• Take on other responsibilities as needed and appropriate.

Benefits

• Campus Compact provides a competitive benefits package, including national healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and an employer retirement contribution.
• The organization prioritizes employee well-being and professional development and lives out those values through a flexible work environment, an inclusive and caring culture, and dedication to professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director