Director of Development

WNCSource; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free Employee Clinic

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with rewards

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 1

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

WNCSource is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising, donor stewardship, grant acquisition and strategic marketing in Western North Carolina. You will shape a comprehensive development plan, build lasting donor relationships, and guide grants from research through reporting.

The role involves leading a development team, setting performance metrics, and driving community impact with a competitive compensation package and robust benefits in a nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated fundraising and development experience
• Proven success in major gifts, capital or annual campaigns, and grant proposals
• Experience leading fundraising strategy and donor stewardship programs

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive development plan targeting donors, sponsors, and foundations
• Build and steward long-term relationships with donors while prospecting new supporters
• Oversee grant research, proposals, compliance, and reporting

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Grant management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years mgmt

Master's degree in related field

Job description

WNCSource is seeking a visionary, strategic, and results-driven Development Director to lead our financial growth and deepen our community impact.

As a vital member of our executive leadership team, you will shape and execute all aspects of fundraising, donor stewardship, grant acquisition, and strategic marketing. The ideal candidate will blend a passion for community impact with a sophisticated understanding of donor cultivation, transforming milestones into meaningful, lasting support for the individuals and families we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Fundraising: Design and execute a comprehensive annual development plan targeting individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
• Donor Cultivation & Stewardship: Build meaningful, long-term relationships with existing donors while actively prospecting new supporters.
• Grant Management: Oversee the end-to-end grant process, including research, proposal writing, compliance, and reporting.
• Marketing & Communications: Direct marketing campaigns and brand messaging to elevate organizational visibility across Western North Carolina.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor development staff, establishing clear performance metrics and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience (Either Combination):

• Option A: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Option B: Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Science, or a related field.

Core Track Record:

• At least 3 years of dedicated professional fundraising and development experience.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, leading capital or annual campaigns, and writing winning grant proposals.

Why Join WNCSource?

At WNCSource, we empower individuals and families in Western North Carolina to achieve self-sufficiency. We invest in our employees with a competitive compensation package and robust benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a Free Employee Clinic, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a wellness program with rewards
• Financial Security: 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, plus Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Perks: Pet Insurance and competitive, excellent wages