Director of Development (Non Profit)

The Nagler Group; Sunapee (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group in Sunapee, NH is seeking a Director of Development for a nonprofit to lead fundraising efforts, build donor and corporate partnerships, and ensure sustainable revenue for programs.

You will develop annual fundraising plans, oversee grants, major gifts, and events, and collaborate with leadership to articulate impact through compelling proposals and donor materials.

Qualifications

• Progressive nonprofit development experience with fundraising leadership.
• Experience securing gifts, grants, or sponsorships and meeting fundraising goals.
• Experience managing major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong writing and presentation skills for grant proposals and donor communications.
• Ability to collaborate with executive leadership, board, staff, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan encompassing gifts, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundations, and events.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Partner with leadership and the Board to set fundraising priorities and donor engagement.
• Manage grant research, proposals, deadlines, and reporting.
• Oversee annual appeals, donor communications, and campaigns.
• Coordinate fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain donor records and manage acknowledgments and recognition.
• Develop and monitor the development budget and report progress toward revenue goals.
• Collaborate with program staff to communicate impact through proposals and materials.
• Establish development processes and uphold fundraising ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Fundraising strategy

Budget management

CRM systems

Event coordination

Communication skills

Donor cultivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Back Director of Development (Non Profit)
Director of Development (non-profit) Sunapee , New Hampshire Perm 80000 Oct 5, 2026 $80000.00 - $95000.00

Salary: $100,000-$120,000 annually

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and build relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders. This position will develop and execute a fundraising strategy that supports the organization's mission, programs, and long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan encompassing individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and fundraising events.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to establish fundraising priorities and support donor engagement.
• Manage grant research, proposal development, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee annual appeals, donor communications, and fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and oversee gift acknowledgment and donor recognition.
• Develop and monitor the development budget, track fundraising results, and report progress toward revenue goals.
• Collaborate with program staff to communicate organizational impact through compelling proposals and donor materials.
• Establish consistent development processes and follow ethical fundraising and donor confidentiality practices.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in nonprofit development or fundraising, including responsibility for fundraising strategy and donor relationships.
• Demonstrated experience securing gifts, grants, or sponsorships and meeting fundraising goals.
• Experience managing major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong writing and presentation skills, including experience preparing grant proposals and donor communications.
• Ability to collaborate with executive leadership, board members, staff, and external partners.
• Experience using donor databases or fundraising CRM systems to manage donor activity and reporting.
• Ability to manage budgets, deadlines, and multiple fundraising initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.