Development Director

LPLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical and dental insurance

Simple IRA with 3% match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) in Boise is seeking a Development Director to spearhead fundraising initiatives and enhance brand awareness. The role involves building strong donor relationships, managing communications, and expanding fundraising efforts.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years in fundraising and public relations, with a degree preferably at the Master’s level. This position offers a competitive salary of $80,000 - $85,000, alongside excellent benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in fundraising and public relations.
• Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources.
• Demonstrated commitment to accountability.

Responsibilities

• Administer a comprehensive development program.
• Build fundraising revenue through various initiatives.
• Expand and manage the organization’s marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fundraising strategies

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Education

4-year college degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DonorPerfect

Mass e-mail marketing platforms

Job description

Development Director

Full-Time Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Reports to: Executive Director

In-Person

Boise, Idaho, United States

Position Description

Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) is seeking a talented and passionate Development Director to take our fundraising to the next level. LPLC’s Development Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive advancement program that builds brand awareness, advances LPLC’s standing as a thought leader, deepens donor engagement, and creates long-term philanthropic sustainability. Duties include overseeing all fundraising efforts and special appeals, building relationships with constituents (with a focus on major gifts), increasing support for our endowment fund, creating a multi-channel marketing plan for our legacy giving program, overseeing fundraising events, and leading mission-aligned communications.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer a comprehensive development program
  • Identify and implement strategies for LPLC development (fundraising, PR, and marketing) to support long‑term sustainability and fulfill immediate needs
  • Serve as public representative of the organization to include cultivating relationships with community members, including prospective volunteers and supporters, to build awareness of – and commitment to – LPLC’s work
  • Represent LPLC and act as a spokesperson as needed
  • Serve on the Board Development Committee and the Staff Leadership Team
  • Manage expense budgets for all fundraising, communication, and marketing efforts
  • Assist with stewardship post grant awards
• Build fundraising revenue
  • Refine LPLC’s annual fundraising plan
  • Finalize and implement plan for growing planned giving and major gifts program
  • Conduct prospect research to identify donors whose interests align with LPLC
  • Oversee all fundraising activities including major giving, special events, annual/special appeals, planned giving, and corporate partnership initiatives in collaboration with ED
  • Execute strategy for a large, sustained base of annual donors
  • Identify prospective individual and corporate donors and develop strategies to cultivate those relationships
  • Oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing (utilizing DonorPerfect platform)
• Expand and manage the organization’s marketing, messaging, and communications
  • Collaborate with the ED to improve national communication and marketing practices
  • Set and monitor adherence to branding guidelines and create mass communications pieces such as the annual report, quarterly eNewsletters, appeal collateral etc.
  • Work in collaboration with Board of Directors to design communications and marketing plan and oversee implementation
  • Manage media and public relations efforts and opportunities to promote LPLC’s programs
  • Collaborate to create and implement social media communications
  • Oversee updates to website
• Assist with special projects as needed

Key Skills and Competencies

• Leadership
  • Experience with developing and monitoring annual advancement budgets
  • Administration and supervisory skills and experience
  • Confidential and trustworthy
  • Demonstrated commitment to accountability and results‑oriented culture
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
  • Time management skills and flexibility with job duties in response to the context
  • Sound judgment, professionalism, and a positive attitude
  • Resourcefulness, creativity, and problem‑solving skills
  • Willingness to work onsite as jointly determined with ED
• Communication
  • Highly developed verbal and written skills including excellent editing skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills including building relations with major stakeholders
  • Skillful and enthusiastic spokesperson, accurately conveying LPLC’s vision and mission
    
• Knowledge of
  • Fundraising strategies, software (DonorPerfect preferred), and tools needed to manage donations and campaigns
  • Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint) and basic HTML editing
  • Social media platforms and best practices
  • Mass e‑mail marketing platforms

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a 4‑year college degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Work Experience: Three years in fundraising and/or public relations to include:
  • Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources (including major gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies)
  • Knowledge of and connections to funding communities
  • Marketing experience (preferred)

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience, education, and skills.
• Full medical and dental insurance
• Simple IRA with 3% match
• Short‑term disability & vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office setting with built‑in desks and temperature fluctuations
• Lift up to 20lbs & navigate stairs on various occasions
• Travel (occasionally overnight) as related to fundraising efforts
• Move about the office to access files, office equipment, etc.

Disclaimer

• The above description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position.