Director of Development

Confidential - Job Hiring; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid or fully remote flexibility

Career growth into leadership

Job summary

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead their fundraising strategy and donor engagement. In this role, you'll design innovative fundraising strategies, manage high-profile events, and build strong relationships with major donors and partners. This position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and the flexibility to work hybrid or fully remotely while contributing to a high-impact initiative.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or external relations.
• Proven track record with major gifts and high-level donor events.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to grow into team management.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive fundraising strategies to secure major gifts (multi-million-dollar level).
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and partners.
• Lead signature donor events and engagement experiences.
• Manage donor database, reporting, and stewardship communications.
• Develop recognition strategies, including naming opportunities and personalized acknowledgments.

Job description

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Our client, a mission‑driven organization, is seeking an experienced Director of Development to join their growing team!

Director of Development

We’re seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and high-profile events for a growing nonprofit with global reach. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a major initiative while building out a future development team.

What You’ll Do

• Design and drive fundraising strategies to secure major gifts (multi-million-dollar level)
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and partners
• Lead signature donor events and engagement experiences
• Manage donor database, reporting, and stewardship communications
• Develop recognition strategies, including naming opportunities and personalized acknowledgments

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or external relations
• Proven track record with major gifts and high-level donor events
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to grow into team management
• Willingness to travel as needed

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in a high-impact international initiative
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid or fully remote flexibility
• Career growth into leadership as the development program expands

Please submit your resume for consideration!

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.