Development Director: Build Impactful Donor Relationships

Together SC; Beaufort (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Land Trust seeks a development-focused leader to advance fundraising and donor communications. The Director of Development works closely with the Executive Director, staff, and board to strengthen relationships with supporters and expand the donor base across seven counties.

The role emphasizes keeping donors informed and connected to the impact of their support, balancing big-picture strategy with practical systems and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• The candidate should excel at building relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Strong written and visual storytelling skills to share conservation impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and donor communications strategies.
• Engage current donors and expand the donor base across seven-county service area.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align development activities with organizational goals.

Skills

Relationship management

Donor communications

Storytelling

Collaboration

Job description

Open Land Trust seeks a development-focused leader to advance fundraising and donor communications. The Director of Development works closely with the Executive Director, staff, and board to strengthen relationships with supporters and expand the donor base across seven counties.

The role emphasizes keeping donors informed and connected to the impact of their support, balancing big-picture strategy with practical systems and attention to detail.