Director of Development

Tnpa; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid benefits 99%

Paid holidays

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

The Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is seeking a mission‑driven Director of Development to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This management role plans and implements a donor‑focused annual development program that aligns with the congregation’s mission and charism.

The Director will oversee major gifts, annual giving, grants, events, and donor communications, providing strategic leadership for development operations and cultivating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in development with demonstrated fundraising and marketing skills.
• CFRE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major gifts, annual giving, direct mail appeals, grant writing, events, planned giving and donor communications.
• Provide strategic leadership for development operations.
• Cultivate relationships with donors and community partners.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor engagement

Development strategy

Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management/related field

Job description

The Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is seeking a mission-driven Director of Development to lead and advance our comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This management position is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing a donor-focused annual development program, ensuring the mission and charism of the congregation is modeled and communicated in the development plan, activities and communications.

Responsible to oversee all fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual giving, direct mail appeals, grant writing, special events, planned giving and donor communications, the Director of Development will provide strategic leadership for development operations and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and community partners.

Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications or a similar field and 5-years of leadership experience in development, with demonstrated skills involving fundraising and marketing. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is preferred.

We offer stability, 99% paid benefits and paid holidays. Employees enjoy a very generous paid time off program, with accrual of 4-weeks PTO in the first year.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time