Development Director: Donor Growth & Community Partnerships

Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising strategies that advance the mission and financial sustainability of the organization. This frontline role focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, foundations, and community stakeholders.

The Director of Development works to secure grants, major gifts, sponsorships, and annual giving while serving as a community

Qualifications

• Fundraising strategy development and execution
• Donor cultivation and stewardship
• Grant funding knowledge
• Sponsorship & partnership development

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, foundations, and community stakeholders.
• Manage grant funding opportunities and ensure alignment with annual fundraising goals.
• Lead fundraising initiatives to achieve revenue targets and strengthen organizational sustainability.
• Build relationships, host donor tours, and secure sponsorships to expand awareness of the charity's impact.

Job description

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising strategies that advance the mission and financial sustainability of the organization. This frontline role focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, foundations, and community stakeholders.

The Director of Development works to secure grants, major gifts, sponsorships, and annual giving while serving as a community