Director of Development: Community-Centered Fundraising Leader

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PreventEd is seeking a Director of Development to lead a diversified fundraising program and a 2-3 person team. The role partners with the Executive Director, Board, and program staff to secure nearly $6 million annually through government grants, institutional funding, events, and individual giving.

The ideal candidate balances revenue goals with community-centered fundraising, can develop strategy, analyze data, and coach others to grow donor relationships and secure support for the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success managing or contributing significantly to a fundraising program of approximately $5 million or more annually.
• Experience with multiple fundraising streams, including government grants, foundation funding, individual giving, and events.
• Demonstrated experience with major gift fundraising and direct solicitation.
• Experience supervising and developing fundraising staff.
• Strong grant writing, proposal development, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a values-based fundraising strategy for PreventEd.
• Develop and manage a diversified fundraising program across grants, institutional funding, events, and individual giving.
• Oversee proposals, budgets, reports, renewals, and other funder communications.
• Cultivate and steward major donors and foundations; engage the board and leadership in fundraising efforts.
• Build donor engagement strategies that invite meaningful participation beyond mere financial support.
• Lead and develop the fundraising team and coordinate with program staff and partners.

Job description

PreventEd is seeking a Director of Development to lead a diversified fundraising program and a 2-3 person team. The role partners with the Executive Director, Board, and program staff to secure nearly $6 million annually through government grants, institutional funding, events, and individual giving.

The ideal candidate balances revenue goals with community-centered fundraising, can develop strategy, analyze data, and coach others to grow donor relationships and secure support for the