Development Director: Strategic Fundraising & Major Gifts

St Monica s Home; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Monica's Home in Lincoln, NE seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising strategies that sustain its mission and expand community support. The role focuses on donor relationships, major gifts, and capital campaigns in collaboration with leadership.

You will develop annual plans, coordinate events, manage donor data, and produce compelling proposals while upholding confidentiality. Evening or weekend events and local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit development, or related relationship-based work required; major gifts or capital campaign experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising reports preferred.
• Willingness to attend events and travel locally as needed.
• Must be at least 21 years of age; First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy with goals and donor plans.
• Identify, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and major donors.
• Plan major fundraising initiatives including campaigns and appeals.
• Build relationships with community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters.
• Coordinate fundraising events, sponsorships, and donor engagement activities.
• Maintain donor records, gift documentation, and reporting; coordinate with Finance.
• Develop fundraising communications and proposals safeguarding confidentiality.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board on priorities, outreach, progress, and performance.
• Meet job expectations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Fundraising strategy

Communication

Relationship management

Event planning

Data & reporting

Team collaboration

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Donor databases

Job description

St. Monica's Home in Lincoln, NE seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising strategies that sustain its mission and expand community support. The role focuses on donor relationships, major gifts, and capital campaigns in collaboration with leadership.

You will develop annual plans, coordinate events, manage donor data, and produce compelling proposals while upholding confidentiality. Evening or weekend events and local travel may be required.