Director of Development

The Blessing Board; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blessing Board is seeking a Director of Development to lead donor engagement and fundraising initiatives across annual giving, major gifts, and grant programs. You will partner with executive leadership and the board to craft donor-centered strategies that diversify and grow sustainable revenue streams.

Responsibilities include budgeting, performance metrics, foundation cultivation, and expanding corporate sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in fundraising, business development, sales, marketing, or related area.
• Proven track record in fundraising and relationship development.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with donor databases and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor engagement initiatives and foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, annual and major gifts.
• Partner with leadership to set revenue goals and develop donor-centered strategies.
• Develop fundraising budgets and measure performance.
• Cultivate foundations and oversee grant proposals through stewardship.
• Expand individual giving and planned giving programs.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Donor databases

Office productivity tools

Job description

The Director of Development will lead the client's fundraising and donor engagement initiatives, fostering a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. This role will collaborate closely with executive leadership and the board to develop and implement donor-centered strategies aimed at increasing sustainable revenue streams. Key areas of focus include annual and major gifts, planned giving, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Core responsibilities involve partnering on strategic and financial planning, setting revenue goals, and aligning fundraising efforts with organizational priorities. The Director of Development will be responsible for developing fundraising budgets, managing performance measures, and expanding individual giving through major and planned giving programs. Additional duties include cultivating relationships with foundations, overseeing the grant process from proposal to stewardship, and growing corporate sponsorship revenue through targeted outreach and stewardship activities.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five years' experience in fundraising, business development, sales, marketing, or a related area. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a successful track record in fundraising and relationship development, possess strong organizational and relationship-building skills, and be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in office productivity tools and donor database systems is also expected.