Director, Development (Non-Profit)

• Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective donors cultivating a culture of giving and inspiring long-term sustainable support.

• Lead the development and execution of multi-channel direct response campaigns (digital mail phone) to engage retain and grow core and mid-level annual donors.

• Manage and expand the organizations monthly giving program to foster deeper engagement recognition and donor advocacy.

• Collaborate with the stewardship team to implement personalized donor engagement strategies that ensure donors feel valued and informed about their impact.

• Identify and cultivate prospective mid and major donors within the existing donor pool creating clear pathways for relationship upgrades and long-term support.

• Analyze donor data to track behaviors measure campaign performance and refine strategies for acquisition retention and growth.

• Partner with development leadership to design and execute annual fundraising strategies aligned with the organizations mission and broader revenue objectives.

• Provide regular progress updates to the Chief Development Officer tracking and analyzing efforts to adjust strategies as needed.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with communications marketing and events teams to ensure a cohesive and consistent donor experience.

• Set and monitor fundraising goals ensuring consistent progress toward annual revenue targets and donor base growth.

• Identify meaningful opportunities for donor engagement including program involvement events and recognition activities.

• Maintain data hygiene protocols to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the donor database.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the development team.

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in fundraising donor relations and annual giving ideally within a nonprofit environment.

• Proven proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze donor data and translate insights into actionable strategy.

• Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a track record of building and maintaining strong relationships.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and maintain attention to detail across multiple initiatives.

• Self-motivated and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset and collaborative team orientation.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed to meet project and organizational needs.

Required Experience:

Director