Director of Development

Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO 16 days + holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana seeks a dynamic Director of Development – Central Arkansas to lead fundraising across major gifts, annual giving, and campaigns from the Little Rock location. You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to advance our mission and donor relationships.

If you have 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, strong storytelling and management skills, and experience with donor databases and fundraising platforms, you could shape our growth and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven success in nonprofit fundraising including major gifts and foundations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and volunteers.
• Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic annual fundraising plans for Central Arkansas in alignment with the organization's goals.
• Analyze fundraising data and adjust strategies to meet targets.
• Lead $1M+ fundraising efforts and manage major gifts program.
• Steward donor relationships to increase funding and awareness.
• Lead capital campaigns in Central Arkansas with CEO and CPO.
• Establish and manage a formal major gifts program ($5,000+).
• Develop planned giving activities.
• Identify new revenue sources and streams.
• Support Development Committee and align with goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Public Speaking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Bloomerang

OneCause

Donor databases

Canva

Job description

Position Director of Development – Central Arkansas

Exempt Yes

Department Development

Reports To Chief Executive Officer

Location Ronald McDonald House - Little Rock

ABOUT US

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, established in 1981, the mission of Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. We accomplish this through our three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. All services are free to families thanks to generous donors. While we are a part of the Ronald McDonald House Global network, our nonprofit operates independently and 100% of all funds donated stay local.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

We are passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds committed to excellence in everything we do. We support our team members across all locations and celebrate individual and collective wins. We find joy in challenges, seeing them as opportunities to learn and grow. Our team seeks new ways to innovate and succeed in a workplace that encourages creativity and unity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a dynamic, relationship-driven fundraising leader who brings energy, strategy, and passion to their work. As a vital member of our Leadership Team, this individual will play a central role in shaping and driving our fundraising efforts—from major gifts and capital campaigns to annual and planned giving.

Our ideal candidate thrives on building meaningful connections with donors, corporate partners, community leaders, and foundations. They will work closely with the CEO who is a key leader for all fundraising efforts and the Senior Events & Philanthropy Manager, who leads our annual fundraising events, ensuring alignment with broader development goals. Accountable to the CEO, this leader will champion our mission and values through thoughtful stewardship and bold, mission-aligned fundraising strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 1.Works with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) to create, develop, and implement strategic and comprehensive annual fundraising plans, priorities, and budget for Little Rock programs in alignment with the strategic plan.
• 2.Analyzes data and reporting around fundraising achievements and goal accomplishment and readjusts strategies as necessary.
• 3.Committed to raising $1 million+ a year to support families in Central Arkansas
• 4.Actively stewards donor relationships to provide ongoing and growing sources of funding and brand awareness.
• 5.Leads and implements capital campaigns in Central Arkansas in partnership with CEO and CPO.
• 6.Works with CPO to establish and implement a formal major gifts program that identifies, cultivates, secures, and retains major donors ($5,000+).
• 7.Creates and executes planned giving activities.
• 8.Identifies new sources of revenue and potential revenue streams.
• 9.With the Development Committee Chair, plans the agenda and supports the Committee to accomplish their strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1.Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field.
• 2.Minimum of 5 years of proven success in nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and special events.
• 3.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 4.Strong leadership and management skills.
• 5.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
• 6.Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.
• 7.Thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality results.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1.Passion for our mission and those we serve.
• 2.Strong storyteller with the ability to connect with families staying at a Ronald McDonald House program and demonstrated ability to share in an impactful way.
• 3.Knowledgeable of and committed to donor stewardship and retention.
• 4.Excellent presentation, public speaking, and community relations skills.
• 5.Must maintain discretion regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• 6.Successful experience interacting with volunteers.
• 7.Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• 8.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Fluency working with platforms such as Bloomerang, OneCause, and Canva will be beneficial.
• 9.Ability to travel for conferences, site visits to other programs, and meetings with donors and prospects. Our events will also require evenings.

• This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, 403(b), 16 PTO days, and additional holidays.