Senior Director of Development
About The Position
EAC Network is seeking an experienced and relationship-driven Senior Director of Development to lead and grow the organization’s fundraising efforts. This is a key role responsible for advancing EAC Network’s mission by building strong donor relationships, increasing contributed revenue, and overseeing a comprehensive development program that includes individual, corporate, foundation, and event-based giving. The Senior Director of Development will work closely with the President & CEO and lead a small development team, including a Grant Writer, Events Consultant, and Development Coordinator. The ideal candidate is a strategic fundraiser, confident communicator, and hands-on leader who can both develop fundraising strategy and personally cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of development or fundraising experience, including direct donor solicitation and grant oversight.
- Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding contributed revenue goals.
- Prior staff supervision experience required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable representing the organization in donor meetings, sponsorship conversations, and community settings.
- Experience with donor databases and fundraising tools; DonorPerfect experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with tools such as Instrumentl and Constant Contact preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and relationships.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend events.
- Valid New York State driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Lead and implement EAC Network’s annual fundraising strategy across individual, corporate, foundation, and community giving.
- Manage a personal portfolio of donors and prospects, including direct cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Identify new funding opportunities and build relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
- Set, monitor, and report on departmental revenue goals and fundraising pipeline activity.
- Oversee major fundraising events, including the Building Bridges Gala and Golf for Good outing.
- Lead event fundraising strategy, including sponsorships, table sales, donor asks, and volunteer committee engagement.
- Oversee donor communications, including appeals, campaigns, acknowledgment letters, annual reports, newsletters, website content, and social media recognition.
- Ensure accurate donor records, pledge tracking, and relationship management through DonorPerfect.
- Supervise grant-related activity, including prospect research, proposal development, reporting deadlines, and funder communications.
- Review and approve grant proposals and reports before submission.
- Collaborate with program staff to gather outcomes and impact data for funder reports and donor communications.
- Supervise, coach, and support the Development team, setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback.
- Manage the department budget and monitor revenue and expenses against goals.
- Represent EAC Network professionally with donors, prospects, partners, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
