Director of Development

Dress for Success Palm Beaches; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% employer match after 6月

10 paid holidays

Winter break closure; hybrid/remote in

On-site at Greenacres

Job summary

Dress for Success Palm Beaches is seeking a Development Director and Grant Writer to secure funding through donor promotion, grant writing, and fundraising campaigns. This full-time, on-site role at the Greenacres location involves building donor relationships, identifying new opportunities, and coordinating with the CEO and Board to meet revenue goals.

The candidate will plan events, support communications, craft impact stories, and write grant proposals while aligning programs with outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years nonprofit fundraising experience with major gifts and foundations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; donor communications and marketing.
• Fluency with social media platforms and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning/fundraising events, programs, and community initiatives.
• Support marketing/communications, including donor materials and newsletters.
• Develop impact stories and donor-focused content for communications.
• Collaborate with leadership to set fundraising goals and strategies.
• Write and submit grant proposals ensuring grantor compliance.
• Evenings/weekends as needed for events.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor communications

Social media/marketing support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, public relations, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Company Description

Dress for Success Palm Beaches (DFSPB) is part of a global network operating in 25 countries, with over 130 affiliates worldwide. The mission of the organization is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools they need to thrive in their careers and in life. Dress for Success Palm Beaches (DFSPB) has supported over 10,000 women since its establishment in 2010, serving an area with a nearly 20% poverty rate among women. The organization partners with more than 80 referral agencies to achieve its mission. DFSPB is proud to consistently earn top ratings from Charity Navigator and other independent evaluators.

Position Overview

The Development Director and Grant Writer at DFSPB will be responsible for securing funding through donor promotion, grant writing, and fundraising campaigns. The position is a full-time on-site role at DFSPB Greenacres location. In addition to building relationships with existing donors, this position is responsible for identifying and cultivating new donor opportunities and developing and assessing programs to ensure they meet desired outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop fundraising goals and strategies to enable the organization to accomplish its mission and meet or exceed revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating fundraising events, educational programs, and community initiatives.
• Support marketing and communications efforts, including social media, newsletters, promotional materials, and donor communications.
• Help create impact stories, community success highlights, and donor-focused content for organizational communications.
• Collaborate with staff and leadership to promote organizational goals, programs, fundraising campaigns, and community initiatives. Regularly review programs to assess outcomes and convert client successes to strategic funding campaigns.
• Write and submit grant proposals to secure funding, ensuring compliance with grantor guidelines and deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed, for events and community activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, public relations, business administration, social services, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and special events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.
• Fluency with social media platforms.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and donor/CRM databases.

• Demonstrated expertise in fundraising, philanthropy, and donor stewardship, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with 4% employer match after six (6) months of employment
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Organization-wide closure for approximately 10 days during winter break (hybrid/remote work permitted during this period)