Director of Development

BlueSteps Connect; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueSteps Connect seeks a Director of Development to lead and manage fundraising for its arts and museum-focused unit, partnering with the Senior Director of Development.

The role emphasizes securing private support at the $100,000+ level and cultivating relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors across constituencies. It contributes to donor stewardship and fundraising strategy in support of the client’s priorities and values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising programs for arts organizations.
• Proven ability to build strong donor relationships across individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Experience partnering with senior development leadership on fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fundraising programs for arts and museum unit.
• Secure private support at $100,000+ from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Cultivate relationships with major donors across constituencies.
• Partner with senior development leadership on fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising management

Donor relations

Leadership support

Development operations

Job description

the client seeks a Director of Development who will help lead and manage all fundraising operations for the client’s arts and museum-focused unit in partnership with the Senior Director of Development. This role is responsible for securing private support at the $100,000-and-up level while cultivating relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors across multiple constituencies.

The client’s development efforts support a broader academic and philanthropic arts collective, and this position will contribute to advancing public engagement, arts education, and community enrichment through sustained donor stewardship and fundraising strategy. The director of development will help set the direction for private fundraising and drive outreach efforts aligned with the client’s priorities and values.

Qualified candidates will bring experience managing fundraising programs, building strong donor relationships, and supporting leadership in development operations. The role is expected to partner closely with senior development leadership and contribute to coordinated fundraising initiatives that engage major donors and strengthen long‑term philanthropic impact.