Director of Development (Non-Profit)

Sedona Staffing Services; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedona Staffing Services is seeking a Director of Development in the Dubuque, IA area for a local non-profit. This important role provides strategic direction for fund development, donor engagement, and asset growth, while building a culture of philanthropy across the team and community.

The Director will lead a high-performing Development team and ensure a visible presence in the Dubuque community. A Bachelor's degree and a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor relations.
• Supervisory experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Comfortable thriving in a small office, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for fund development and donor engagement.
• Lead and manage a high-performing Development team.
• Design and lead donor-centered stewardship strategies.

Skills

Fundraising and donor relations

Strategic thinking

Team management and development

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Industry software

Job description

Director of Development

Dubuque, IA area

Non-profit | Direct Hire

Seeking a relationship-driven philanthropic leader to leave the Development Department for a local Dubuque area non-profit. The Director of Development provides strategic direction for fund development, donor engagement, and asset growth—while building a culture of philanthropy across the team and community. This is a highly visible, externally facing role with meaningful impact and will be leading a team of qualified professionals.

What you'll do (in a snap-shot)

Strategic leadership

• Setannualandlong-termgoalsforfundraising,donorengagement,andassetgrowth
• Lead,mentor,andmanageahigh-performingDevelopmentteam,includinganaffiliateteam
• Drivegrowthoftheassetbasetosupportgrantmakinggoals
• Communicatethephilanthropicvaluepropositiontocurrentandprospectivedonors

Donor stewardship & events

• Designandleadadonor-centeredstewardshipstrategyprovidingconcierge-levelservice
• Overseeanintegratedcalendarofdonorrecognition,cultivation,andcommunityevents
• Buildandmanagepartnershipswithwealthadvisorsandestateplanningprofessionals
• Championphilanthropicrecognitionefforts,includingnominatingcommunityleadersforawards

Planned giving & advisor programs

• LeadaplannedgivingprogramtiedtotheTransferofWealthstudy
• StaycurrentontrendsthroughAFP,AdNet,andotherprofessionalorganizations

Community & board engagement

• ServeastheDevelopmentDepartment'sliaisontotheBoardofDirectors
• Representtheorganizationatcommunity,regional,andstatewideevents
• Maintainanactive,visiblepresenceintheDubuquecommunity

What we're looking for

• Bachelor'sdegreepreferred
• Demonstratedsuccessinfundraising,funddevelopment,donorrelations,orsales—includingplannedgiving
• Supervisoryexperiencewithatrackrecordofdevelopinghigh-performingteams
• Strategicthinkerwiththeabilitytodesignandexecutephilanthropicprogramsatscale
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
• Comfortablethrivinginasmall-office,team-orientedenvironment
• ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeandrelevantindustrysoftware
• Flexibilityforoccasionalevenings,weekends,andtravel

Apply Today

If you're passionate about connecting people to causes that matter and building lasting philanthropic impact in your community, we want to hear from you. Send your professional resume to: [e-mail]