Development Director: Donor Growth & Campaign Leader

Anchoragechamber; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchoragechamber in Anchorage, AK seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising and donor relations, shaping a comprehensive annual development plan, overseeing events (including a signature walk), managing budgets, and presenting reports to the CEO.

Candidate will have 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong writing/public speaking, and experience with donor databases and fundraising software, collaborating with senior leadership and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Five or more years in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations with success achieving goals.
• Experience developing fundraising strategies and managing campaigns and events.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, boards, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate a comprehensive annual development plan aligned with priorities and fundraising goals.
• Establish annual fundraising goals, KPIs, and monitor progress.
• Expand giving across individuals, major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, bequests, and grants.
• Cultivate and steward donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Oversee donor database, gift recording, and acknowledgments.
• Lead planning and execution of fundraising events, including a signature walk.
• Supervise development staff, consultants, and volunteers.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Public speaking

Strategic leadership

Communication

Donor databases

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or related field

Tools

Donor database systems

Fundraising software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anchoragechamber in Anchorage, AK seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising and donor relations, shaping a comprehensive annual development plan, overseeing events (including a signature walk), managing budgets, and presenting reports to the CEO.

Candidate will have 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong writing/public speaking, and experience with donor databases and fundraising software, collaborating with senior leadership and partners.