Director of Development

Anchor Light Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in New York City is seeking a Director of Development to lead its fundraising strategy. The role focuses on securing private funding through major gifts, corporate partnerships, and grant writing. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of nonprofit experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work closely with executive leadership to drive financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grants.
• Experience with events, donor engagement, and relationship-based fundraising.
• Experience with events, donor engagement, and relationship-based fundraising.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent writing for proposals and donor communications.
• Analytical mindset to evaluate fundraising data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with DHS, HRA, or OTDA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead fundraising strategy.
• Partner with executive leadership for strategic planning.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with major donors.
• Oversee annual appeals, planned giving, and donor stewardship.
• Research, write, and manage grant proposals and reports.
• Build relationships to secure multi-year funding commitments.
• Plan fundraising events, donor engagement activities, and campaigns.
• Leverage board networks and provide fundraising guidance.
• Oversee communications, acknowledgments, reporting, and data management.
• Track fundraising metrics and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Major gifts solicitation

Corporate partnerships

Grant writing

Donor engagement

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Anchor Light Search Group

The Director of Development leads and executes a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the long-term financial sustainability and growth of a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role focuses on private funding, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, special events, and donor engagement. The Director works closely with executive leadership, the board of directors, and external stakeholders to cultivate relationships and secure aligned funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual and long-term revenue goals
• Partner with executive leadership and the board on strategic planning, budgeting, and fundraising initiatives
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, corporate partners, and institutional funders
• Oversee individual giving programs, including annual appeals, planned giving, and donor stewardship
• Research, write, and manage grant proposals and reports
• Build and maintain strong relationships to secure multi-year funding commitments
• Plan and execute fundraising events, donor engagement activities, and capital campaigns
• Leverage board and volunteer networks for fundraising opportunities and provide fundraising guidance
• Oversee donor communications, acknowledgments, impact reporting, and database management
• Track and analyze fundraising metrics to optimize performance and ensure compliance with regulations

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grants
• Experience with events, donor engagement, and relationship-based fundraising
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent writing skills, particularly for proposals and donor communications
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate fundraising data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with DHS, HRA, or OTDA preferred

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Philanthropic Fundraising Services, and Fundraising