Development Director, Community Growth & Fundraising

Brandon Main Street Association; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Brandon Main Street Association in Brandon, Mississippi is hiring a Director of Development to lead fundraising, grant writing, and community development efforts. The role is full-time and on-site, with a salary starting at $75,000+.

You will work with a volunteer board to advance program priorities and support four Main Street committees. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, experience with budgeting and reporting, and the ability to engage donors, write grants,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in community, economic, or business development.
• Ability to read and explain financial statements and manage a budget.

Responsibilities

• Build and run the annual investor campaign, including in-person asks and closing.
• Research, write, and submit grant applications with reporting and compliance.
• Recruit new businesses and support vacancies with property owners and existing members.
• Assist Main Street committees and coordinate assignments between meetings.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Budgeting

Public speaking

Community development

Board experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Canva

InDesign

Job description

Brandon Main Street Association in Brandon, Mississippi is hiring a Director of Development to lead fundraising, grant writing, and community development efforts. The role is full-time and on-site, with a salary starting at $75,000+.

You will work with a volunteer board to advance program priorities and support four Main Street committees. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, experience with budgeting and reporting, and the ability to engage donors, write grants,