Director of Development

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Impactful fundraising initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

Professional development

Engagement with funders

Job summary

The Ladders is seeking a Director of Development to lead a high-impact fundraising function within the Enterprise Technology space. This role focuses on strategy, relationship-building with major funders, and translating data into compelling narratives that drive revenue growth. You will partner with internal teams to shape fundraising strategy and strengthen organizational operations in a highly collaborative environment.

Location: Remote. Compensation: $170,000+ annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in nonprofit development or for-profit fundraising leadership.
• Proven track record of managing teams and meeting revenue goals.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising team to achieve ambitious revenue targets.
• Build trust-based relationships with high diligence funders.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Prepare and customize materials for funder meetings and proposals.
• Manage team processes to ensure efficient fundraising operations.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Team management

Relationship-building

Translate data into narrative

Written and verbal communication

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Development to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will guide a fundraising function with a strong emphasis on mission-driven impact, strategic growth, and disciplined execution. You will build and manage relationships with sophisticated funders and stakeholders, translating complex information into clear, persuasive narratives that support revenue goals. The position also partners closely with internal teams to shape fundraising strategy, strengthen operations, and ensure the organization is positioned for continued success in a highly collaborative environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $170,000+ annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising team to achieve ambitious revenue targets
• Build trust-based relationships with high diligence funders
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy
• Prepare and customize materials for funder meetings and proposals
• Manage team processes to ensure efficient fundraising operations

Qualifications

• 8+ years in nonprofit development or for-profit fundraising leadership
• Proven track record of managing teams and meeting revenue goals
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to lead impactful fundraising initiatives
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
• Professional development and coaching opportunities
• Engagement with high-profile funders and stakeholders

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.