Director of Development

Position Summary

The Directorof Development is responsible for leading and executing a comprehensiverelationship-based fundraising strategy that drives sustainable revenue growthand advances the mission of Juliette Fowler Communities a multi-generationalcommunity committed to supporting individuals and families through every stageof life with dignity connection and purpose. This role is primarily focused onmajor gifts annual fund growth and building meaningful relationships withindividuals families foundations corporations and community partners. TheDirector of Development will identify cultivate solicit and steward donorswith a strong emphasis on major gifts and transformational long-termengagement.

The Directorof Development reports directly to the CEO and serves as the leader of the Developmentteam establishing a clear fundraising-focused strategy that prioritizes donorrelationships growth and accountability.

This rolewill lead the Development team including staff responsible for donorstewardship and database management and ultimately lead a cohesive andhealthy development operation aligned around fundraising outcomes.

Thisposition requires a highly relational mission-driven professional who isenergized by connecting people to purpose and building authentic community.

Key Responsibilities

Development Strategy and Leadership

Lead the overall development strategy with a focus ongrowing philanthropic revenue

Create and manage a structured annual DevelopmentPlan including clear goals priorities and performance metrics

Establish systems processes and reporting rhythms tosupport accountability and transparency in fundraising efforts

Team Leadership and Management

Lead and manage the Development team including staffresponsible for stewardship donor relations and database support

Provide clear direction priorities andaccountability to ensure all team functions support fundraising outcomes

Foster a collaborative high-accountability culturefocused on results and relationship-building

Major Donor Engagement

Build and manage a portfolio of donors and prospectswith a focus on major gifts

Ensure donors and stakeholders clearly understand themission vision and funding needs of the organization

Identify qualify cultivate solicit and stewarddonors through consistent relationship-driven engagement

Partner closely with the CEO to support the CEOsdonor portfolio and key relationships

Board and Leadership Engagement

Engage and equip the CEO leadership team and Board membersin fundraising efforts

Support the Development Committee in driving strategyaccountability and engagement

Provide tools messaging and guidance to help Boardmembers participate meaningfully in development

Systems and Coordination

Maintain visibility into donor activity fundraisingprogress and donor portfolio management

Utilize donor database systems to track engagementmanage portfolios and inform strategy

Coordinate development efforts across the organizationto ensure alignment and messaging consistency

Qualifications

This role should be filled first based on relational fitalignment with the mission and ability to build trust with donors and teammembers. Development experience is important but secondary to the ability toconnect communicate and lead within the culture of Juliette FowlerCommunities.

Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationshipsthat lead to trust engagement and ultimately financial support

Experience leading or managing people with theability to set direction and drive accountability

Strong understanding of development strategyincluding donor lifecycle and major gift cultivation

Experience using donor database systems and managingdonor information effectively

Highly organized with the ability to set prioritiesmanage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills withthe ability to clearly articulate mission needs and impact

Alignment with the mission and values of JulietteFowler Communities

Success for Development in Year 1 Looks Like

A clear and actionable Development Plan is in placewith defined goals priorities and regular reporting rhythms

A qualified donor pipeline is established withdefined portfolios and consistent movement from identification throughstewardship

Meaningful relationships are built with key donors andprospects

The CEO and Board of Directors are actively engaged indevelopment efforts with clear expectations tools and accountability

The Development team is structured and aligned withdefined roles and a shared focus on supporting fundraising outcomes

Systems and processes are in place to track donoractivity measure progress and improve communication

Increasedclarity and confidence exist among leadership and stakeholders regardingdevelopment strategy priorities