Director of Development

Proof Alliance; Saint Paul (MN); Híbrido; USD 113.000 - 138.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous time off

Medical and dental insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

IRA match

Descripción de la vacante

Proof Alliance is seeking a Director of Development in Saint Paul, MN. This hybrid role partners with the Executive Director and Board to build a robust fundraising program, targeting at least $1 million annually in supported funds.

You will lead major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and campaigns while guiding staff and volunteers toward a shared philanthropy-focused culture. The position requires 10+ years in nonprofit development, a bachelor’s degree, and strong grant-writing and

Formación

• Ten or more years of nonprofit development experience.
• Proven success raising at least $1 million annually.
• Leadership experience with teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication and grant-writing skills.
• Knowledge of health equity and diverse community engagement.
• Willingness to travel across Minnesota and nationally.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to raise at least $1 million annually.
• Lead fundraising streams including major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and events.
• Identify innovative donor engagement opportunities and expand reach.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors and partners.
• Coach staff and volunteers to meet fundraising goals and foster philanthropy.
• Collaborate on fundraising communications and annual impact reporting.
• Ensure ethical solicitation, recordkeeping, and use of funds.

Conocimientos

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Leadership

Strategic planning

Grant writing

Data analytics

CRM Bloomerang

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Bloomerang

QGiv

Descripción del empleo

Director of Development

WORK STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: $125,000

TYPE: Full Time, 1.0 FTE

DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

LOCATION: St. Paul, Minnesota. Hybrid role with in-office, community, and remote work

ABOUT PROOF ALLIANCE: Proof Alliance works to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and support all impacted by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Through education, awareness, diagnostic services, advocacy and support, we partner with individuals, families, professionals and communities to build understanding, strengthen support systems and improve outcomes for people impacted by FASD. Our work is grounded in evidence, informed by living experience and focused on creating a future where everyone affected by FASD has the understanding, resources and support they need to thrive.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development is a core member of the Leadership Team and attends regular Board meetings. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for fundraising, partnering across communications, finance, and programs to secure at least $1 million annually in restricted and unrestricted support. This position fosters a strong culture of philanthropy among staff, the Board, and the community. The Marketing and Communications Manager reports directly to this individual.

LEADERSHIP TRAITS THAT EMBODY PROOF ALLIANCE GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Self-Care Practice, Mindfulness in Decision-Making, Promoting Psychological Safety, Continuous Self-Reflection & Growth, Demonstration of Organizational Values

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with the Executive Director and the Boards Development Committee to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that generates at least $1 million annually in restricted and unrestricted support
• Lead individual giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, sponsorships, the Annual Benefit, fundraising campaigns and programs including Peer-to-Peer events and Round Up/Point of Sale (POS) giving programs
• Identify and pursue innovative fundraising and donor engagement opportunities, embracing creative, forward-thinking approaches that expand reach, strengthen relationships and advance organizational goals.
• Build lasting relationships with current and prospective donors through personalized cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and community engagement
• Lead, coach, and mobilize staff and volunteers to meet fundraising goals and strengthen a shared culture of philanthropy and accountability
• Partner with the Marketing and Communications Manager on fundraising communications, campaigns, donor engagement, and the Annual Impact Report
• Partner with the Marketing and Communications Manager early in fundraising planning to align on objectives, audiences and desired outcomes, collaboratively develop strategies and tactics for fundraising communications, campaigns and donor engagement, and ensure alignment with Proof Alliances brand, messaging and organizational priorities, including the Annual Impact Report.
• Ensure ethical, transparent, and legally compliant solicitation, gift acceptance, recordkeeping, reporting, stewardship, and use of funds, in collaboration with Finance and applicable state regulators
• Contribute fundraising expertise to organizational strategy and collaborate across communications, finance, programs, and public policy

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten or more years of nonprofit development experience, including partnershipbuilding with community organizations, foundations, corporations, and individual donors; strong local and national funder relationships preferred
• Proven success developing and achieving annual fundraising goals of at least $1 million through major gifts, sponsorships, grants, and special events
• Eight or more years of leadership experience, including team development, change management, strategic planning, sound decision-making, and crossfunctional collaboration
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong analytical, financial-reporting, data-tracking, technology, communication, grant writing, stakeholder-engagement, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to direct and mobilize staff and volunteer teams and hold them accountable
• Ability to build trust-based relationships and develop people-first strategies grounded in empathy, professionalism, and ethics
• Demonstrated knowledge of health equity, disparities, intercultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically throughout Minnesota, including occasional overnight stays, and nationally as needed
• Fluency in CRM platforms, preferably Bloomerang/QGiv.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Proof Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse, family-friendly workplace.

• generous time off
• medical and dental insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• life insurance
• IRA match

The selected candidate must pass a background check for violent offenses and offenses against vulnerable populations.