Development Director, Fundraising & Partnerships (Remote)

Arthritis Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 75,600 - 92,400; Full time

Job summary

Arthritis Foundation in the Central West Region is seeking a Development Director to lead revenue generation, special events, and mission outreach in a remote-capable role from Phoenix. You will work closely with the Executive Director and volunteer leaders to execute the annual plan and build strong community partnerships.

The role centers on coordinating 2–3 major events, cultivating corporate sponsorships, and growing a diverse volunteer network while driving fundraising goals and advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 3 (three) years of non‑profit, fundraising or related experience.
• Distinguished track record of volunteer stewardship, formulation of high‑impact partnerships and consistency in exceeding established goals.
• Proficiency in applying sales and relationship building techniques to a non‑profit setting.
• Ability to relate and leverage the Arthritis Foundation’s mission into effective, sustained relationships and successful projects.
• Experience managing portfolio of revenue generation activities including direct execution special event fundraising, major gift solicitation, corporate and foundation support.

Responsibilities

• Supports ED and volunteer leaders, ensuring sound plans are established for revenue generation, special event fundraising, mission outreach and awareness.
• Responsible for generating revenue through 2-3 assigned special events (Such as Walk to Cure Arthritis, Jingle Bell Run, Gala) and other fundraising initiatives. Achieve goals set in annual plans by planning and executing special events, soliciting sponsors, securing event honorees and coaching fundraising teams/individuals. DD also oversees all event logistics and promotion.
• Recruit the right volunteer leaders for local committee roles while also growing a diverse and engaged volunteer pipeline that fosters volunteer recruitment, recognition, training, and leadership development.
• Cultivates, stewards and advances relationships with corporate partners, event participants healthcare providers and other key constituents within the market.
• Actively participates in building a culture of philanthropy by building dynamic, impactful volunteer committees. Key contributor to the development of a high‑performing market; creates an environment of ownership, excellence and tenacity where volunteers and staff are committed to achieve market goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arthritis Foundation in the Central West Region is seeking a Development Director to lead revenue generation, special events, and mission outreach in a remote-capable role from Phoenix. You will work closely with the Executive Director and volunteer leaders to execute the annual plan and build strong community partnerships.

The role centers on coordinating 2–3 major events, cultivating corporate sponsorships, and growing a diverse volunteer network while driving fundraising goals and advancing