Development Director - Community Impact & Fundraising

Good Samaritan Services; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

3% Employer Retirement Match

Disability Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Laptop

Job summary

Good Samaritan Services is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives across Lancaster and Chester Counties. You will cultivate major donors, grow donor portfolios, and guide campaigns with the advancement team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit development, strong relationship-building skills, and strategic planning ability. This role offers a growth-driven, mission-focused environment and community impact.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of progressive nonprofit development experience with a proven record of securing major gifts.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead and manage campaigns, events, and donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual fundraising initiatives, campaigns, events, and development projects.
• Cultivate and grow a portfolio of individual donors and major gifts.
• Strengthen donor relationships through stewardship and engagement.
• Represent Good Samaritan Services at events, meetings, and partnerships.
• Support upcoming capital campaign efforts and drive campaign success.
• Collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer and team to align fundraising with priorities.
• Champion a culture of compassion, stewardship, and accountability.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Major gifts

Leadership

Strategic planning

Event management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Good Samaritan Services is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives across Lancaster and Chester Counties. You will cultivate major donors, grow donor portfolios, and guide campaigns with the advancement team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit development, strong relationship-building skills, and strategic planning ability. This role offers a growth-driven, mission-focused environment and community impact.