Director of Development

Good Samaritan Services; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

3% Employer Retirement Match

Disability Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Laptop

Job summary

Good Samaritan Services is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives across Lancaster and Chester Counties. You will cultivate major donors, grow donor portfolios, and guide campaigns with the advancement team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in nonprofit development, strong relationship-building skills, and strategic planning ability. This role offers a growth-driven, mission-focused environment and community impact.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of progressive nonprofit development experience with a proven record of securing major gifts.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead and manage campaigns, events, and donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual fundraising initiatives, campaigns, events, and development projects.
• Cultivate and grow a portfolio of individual donors and major gifts.
• Strengthen donor relationships through stewardship and engagement.
• Represent Good Samaritan Services at events, meetings, and partnerships.
• Support upcoming capital campaign efforts and drive campaign success.
• Collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer and team to align fundraising with priorities.
• Champion a culture of compassion, stewardship, and accountability.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Major gifts

Leadership

Strategic planning

Event management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Lead fundraising initiatives that create measurable community impact, strengthen donor relationships, and help our mission reach more people each year.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Drive Meaningful Impact: Help expand programs that empower individuals and families to move from crisis to stability throughout Lancaster and Chester Counties.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Cultivate meaningful connections with donors, community partners, and advocates whose generosity directly changes lives.
• Shape Our Future: Help guide the continued growth of a respected nonprofit organization.
• Join a Supportive Team: Collaborate with compassionate colleagues who celebrate one another, value teamwork, and are united by a shared commitment to serving the community.
• Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds: Bring your energy, passion, and development expertise to a growing organization where you can make a significant impact without the layers and stress often found in larger nonprofits.
• Grow Your Career: Take on a highly visible leadership role where your ideas, initiative, and fundraising expertise will make a lasting organizational impact while advancing your professional growth.

About Us

Good Samaritan Services compassionately responds to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Lancaster and Chester Counties, walking alongside our neighbors as they move from crisis to stability through outreach, housing, and ongoing support. We believe lasting change happens through meaningful relationships, collaboration, and responsible stewardship, and we're committed to growing our impact so we can serve more people throughout the communities we call home.

What You'll Do as Our Director of Development

• Lead annual fundraising initiatives, campaigns, special events, and development projects that advance our mission and achieve annual revenue goals.
• Cultivate and grow a portfolio of individual donors while identifying and engaging prospective major donors who are passionate about expanding our community impact.
• Strengthen donor relationships through thoughtful stewardship, personalized communication, and meaningful engagement that inspires long-term support.
• Represent Good Samaritan Services at community events, donor meetings, presentations, and partnership opportunities, serving as a trusted ambassador for our mission.
• Support our upcoming transformational capital campaign by coordinating fundraising efforts, engaging donors, and helping drive campaign success.
• Collaborate with our Chief Advancement Officer and a talented team of development, marketing, grant writing, and engagement professionals to align fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
• Champion our culture of compassion, collaboration, stewardship, and accountability while contributing to organization-wide initiatives that strengthen our impact throughout the communities we serve.

Our Ideal Director of Development

• Mission-Driven: You're inspired by serving others and are motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Relationship Builder: You naturally earn trust, cultivate meaningful donor and community relationships, and inspire others to invest in a shared mission.
• Experienced Fundraiser: Five plus years of progressive nonprofit development experience with a proven record of securing major gifts, growing donor portfolios, leading successful fundraising events, and delivering engaging public presentations.
• Strategic Self-Starter: You take initiative, stay organized, adapt to changing priorities, and confidently manage multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of accountability.
• Qualified Professional: You hold a bachelor's degree, work independently while holding yourself to a high standard of accountability, thrive when trusted and given room to run, and confidently read a room to build meaningful relationships and respond with professionalism and emotional intelligence.
• Collaborative Team Member: You thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment, value teamwork, and contribute to a culture built on compassion, stewardship, generosity, partnership, and shared success.

What We Offer Our Director of Development

• Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 annually, DOE
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with a 3% employer match.
• Disability Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Laptop
• Authentic Community: Be part of a supportive culture where employees celebrate one another's successes, encourage personal and professional growth, and work alongside colleagues whose own life experiences reflect the lasting impact of our mission.

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