Development Director: Donor Growth & Storytelling

Who's On the Move; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Land Trust in Beaufort, SC, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising, donor communications, and engagement across its seven-county service area. This role focuses on strengthening relationships with current donors and expanding the donor base through strategic storytelling and partnerships.

The ideal candidate will be relationship-oriented, collaborative, and organized, with the ability to develop systems and processes to support an effective program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a fundraising program and donor communications.
• Ability to develop systems and processes to support fundraising growth.
• Strong writing and visual storytelling skills to communicate impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s fundraising efforts and donor communications.
• Strengthen relationships with existing donors and expand the donor/prospect base.
• Oversee strategy, messaging, and stewardship across seven-county service area.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Storytelling

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Open Land Trust in Beaufort, SC, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising, donor communications, and engagement across its seven-county service area. This role focuses on strengthening relationships with current donors and expanding the donor base through strategic storytelling and partnerships.

The ideal candidate will be relationship-oriented, collaborative, and organized, with the ability to develop systems and processes to support an effective program.