Director of development

Cancer Support Team; Purchase (NY); In loco; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical: EPO plan (70% employer-paid)

403(b) with 1% company contribution

Generous PTO (30–40 days)

Descrizione del lavoro

CST, a dedicated nonprofit in Westchester County, seeks a strategic Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and drive growth. The role demands building relationships with major donors, partners, and foundations to secure philanthropic support.

The successful candidate will design and execute measurable plans, working with the Executive Director and Board to expand revenue streams and enhance donor engagement. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Competenze

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive development and fundraising experience.
• Proven ability to cultivate donor relationships and secure major gifts.
• Strong leadership with the ability to develop strategy and manage day-to-day fundraising operations.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan to increase revenue.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board to steward donor relationships.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Support grant writing, orchestrate events, and fundraising campaigns with the Executive Director.
• Collaborate to strengthen donor communications, messaging, and outreach.

Conoscenze

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Public speaking

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Strumenti

CRM systems

Fundraising software

Descrizione del lavoro

Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Health Services

Director of Development
Westchester, NY

CST is a dedicated nonprofit organization providing vital support programs for cancer patients and caregivers in Westchester County, at no cost to the patient. They are hiring a highly strategic and dynamic Director of Development to lead its fundraising initiatives and drive organizational growth.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to bring both vision and skillful execution to their programs, designing and executing measurable, achievable plans while personally building relationships and securing philanthropic support. This is an excellent opportunity to serve as a leader in a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that increases revenue from existing sources while identifying and cultivating new streams of income
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to steward and deepen relationships with current donors
• Identify, cultivate, and secure new major gifts from individuals, corporations and philanthropic foundations
• Support grant writing, orchestrate special events, and fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Communication & Technology to strengthen donor communications, messaging, and outreach

Requirements:

• Proven experience in all aspects of successful fundraising including:
  • Prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop strategy and manage day-to-day fundraising operations.
  • Proficiency in the tools of development including CRM and fundraising software, social media, traditional communications and personal contact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and follow.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive development and fundraising experience, with a proven track record of cultivating donor relationships, securing major gifts, and leading successful fundraising initiatives within a nonprofit organization.
• Confident public speaker and ambassador for the organization
• Broader experience in brand building/marketing a plus.
• Strategic thinker with an analytical approach to planning and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the mission.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range $100K - $120K (commensurate with experience)
• Medical: EPO plan (70% employer-paid)
• 403(b) with 1% company contribution after 1 year
• Generous PTO (30–40 days combined)
• Collaborative and supportive work environment