Director of Development

Position Summary

The Director of Development leads fundraising, grant development, donor relations, marketing and community partnerships to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Working closely with the CEO, finance staff, program leadership, and the Board of Directors, this position aligns development efforts with organizational priorities. The Director partners with finance staff on funding strategies and grant-related financial information but does not oversee the organizational budget or direct strategic planning.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

- Three to five years of relevant experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, grant management, or related work preferred; supervisory experience desirable.

- Strong relationship-building, writing, communication, organizational, and project-management skills.

- Familiarity with grant budgets, donor databases, fundraising systems, and nonprofit funding requirements.

- Commitment to survivor-centered, culturally responsive services.

Work Requirements

Occasional evening or weekend events, local travel, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Fundraising and Development

Develop and carry out an annual fundraising plan with measurable goals and regular progress reporting.

- Cultivate individual, corporate, foundation, and community support through campaigns, events, sponsorships, major gifts, recurring giving, and in-kind contributions.

- Serve as staff liaison to the Board Fundraising Committee, supporting its meetings, activities, and fundraising efforts.

- Donor Relations and Community Partnerships

Build and sustain donor and community relationships; oversee timely acknowledgments, stewardship, and donor impact communications.

- Represent the organization at community and fundraising events and identify new partnership opportunities.

- Ensure fundraising communications respect survivor confidentiality, dignity, and autonomy.

- Grant Development and Supervision

Supervise, coach, and evaluate grant writing staff; set priorities and oversee the grant calendar, proposals, renewals, and reports.

- Review applications, narratives, budgets, and reports for quality and alignment with agency needs.

- Coordinate with program and finance staff on accurate grant budgets, funding projections, award requirements, and reporting deadlines.

- Financial Coordination and Compliance

Partner with finance staff and the CEO to align fundraising and grant revenue strategies with organizational financial needs; provide development revenue updates and funding forecasts.

- Work alongside the Compliance Officer, program staff, and finance personnel to ensure accurate, timely funder reporting, appropriate documentation, and adherence to grant requirements.

- Maintain accurate development records and uphold ethical fundraising practices and confidentiality.