Development Director: Foundation & Donor Relations

Gwinnett County Public Schools; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools invites applications for the Director of Development position within the GCPS Foundation. The role provides leadership and strategic direction for development activities, donor relations, and fundraising initiatives aligned with district priorities.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, oversee donor databases, manage campaigns and events, and coordinate with communications and the Foundation Board to advance philanthropy across the GCPS community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field required
• Master's Degree in related field preferred
• 5 years of progressively responsible fundraising/nonprofit development experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in a foundation or public-sector organization preferred
• Certifications in fundraising, nonprofit management, grant writing, or donor relations preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management for development activities within the GCPS Foundation Fund, Inc.
• Staff leadership and coaching of development staff; foster collaborative team culture
• Oversee donor databases, gift entry, pledge records, and scholarship management
• Coordinate prospect research and donor portfolio preparation
• Develop and implement fundraising campaigns, events, and revenue strategies
• Collaborate with Communications and Engagement teams and Foundation Board for communications and marketing
• Ensure timely reporting and transparency through data and metrics

Skills

Leadership

Donor management

Communication

Project management

Data reporting tools

Detail orientation

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management

Master's degree

Tools

Donor CRM software

Fundraising software

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools invites applications for the Director of Development position within the GCPS Foundation. The role provides leadership and strategic direction for development activities, donor relations, and fundraising initiatives aligned with district priorities.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, oversee donor databases, manage campaigns and events, and coordinate with communications and the Foundation Board to advance philanthropy across the GCPS community.