Development Director: Fundraising & Partnerships Leader

Homesteads For Hope

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Weekly share of farm produce

Job summary

Homesteads for Hope seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy, cultivate donors, and expand partnerships. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on donor engagement, community networking, and event leadership, including managing the annual gala and stewardship programs.

Working with the CEO and other leaders, you will secure funding, deepen donor relationships, and build sustainable revenue streams to support programs for people with disabilities and their families in the

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, donor relations, or related work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the organization's fundraising strategy across individual giving, grants, sponsorships, and events.
Oversee donor stewardship, acknowledgment, and reporting to ensure ongoing engagement.
Plan and manage the annual fundraising gala and other donor events.
Develop corporate sponsorships and partnerships to support programs and growth.
Supervise the Grant Writer and development staff, ensuring timely proposals and reports.