Development Director: Lead Fundraising & Donor Relations

HELP of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP of Southern Nevada seeks a Director of Development to design, implement, and oversee a private fundraising strategy supporting annual revenue goals. The role leads corporate, foundation, and individual giving, supervises two development staff, and ensures effective donor relations and communications.

The Director will oversee budgeting, stewardship, and a communications calendar, producing materials such as annual reports and donor updates while guiding strategy with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising or related experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation fundraising.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience with CRM platforms (DonorPerfect preferred), Canva, Constant Contact, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan to meet or exceed private revenue goals.
• Lead corporate, foundation, and individual giving strategies, ensuring a balanced and diversified funding portfolio.
• Manage a team of two development staff, including donor relations, events, and database management, with mentorship and performance management.
• Lead weekly development meetings and monthly strategic gifts meetings to coordinate cultivation and stewardship.
• Partner with leadership to align fundraising strategy with organizational priorities and produce fundraising communications.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Tools

DonorPerfect

Canva

Constant Contact

Microsoft Office

Job description

HELP of Southern Nevada seeks a Director of Development to design, implement, and oversee a private fundraising strategy supporting annual revenue goals. The role leads corporate, foundation, and individual giving, supervises two development staff, and ensures effective donor relations and communications.

The Director will oversee budgeting, stewardship, and a communications calendar, producing materials such as annual reports and donor updates while guiding strategy with executive leadership.