Director of Fundraising Strategy

Streamworks; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of on-site fitness center

Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD

401K with company match

PTO (paid time off) and Holiday pay

Job summary

A leading marketing services company is seeking a Director of Fundraising Strategy to lead their nonprofit vertical. The role involves strategic direction, team leadership, and developing go-to-market strategies to enhance client impact and business growth. This position requires significant experience in nonprofit fundraising, strong communication skills, and proficiency in marketing strategy. Join a mission-driven team and play a critical role in shaping the future of fundraising.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising strategy.
• Proven track record of managing teams and client outcomes.
• CFRE certification and active membership in professional associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to Marketing Strategists.
• Create and implement comprehensive marketing plans.
• Serve as a senior advisor to major nonprofit clients.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Public Speaking

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fundraising, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)

Job description

17 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Streamworks offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package including:

· Use of our on-site fitness center

· Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD

· 401K with a company match

· PTO (paid time off) Holiday pay

About Streamworks

Streamworks is a results-driven marketing services company that helps nonprofits grow through innovative and data-informed direct response campaigns. We specialize in building donor relationships across channels—direct mail, digital, social, and beyond—to drive revenue and amplify missions.

We’re seeking a visionary Director of Fundraising Strategy to lead our nonprofit vertical, manage a high-performing team of Marketing Strategists, and shape go-to-market strategies that fuel both client impact and business growth.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Vision & Team Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to a team of Marketing Strategists, enabling them to deliver innovative, result-driven fundraising strategies to nonprofit clients.
• Guide the development and execution of go-to-market (GTM) strategies that expand Streamworks’ presence and influence in the nonprofit space.
• Serve as the strategic lead across client engagements, ensuring all campaign recommendations are data-
• driven, aligned with client goals, and built for measurable results.

Go-to-Market & Brand Strategy

• Create and implement comprehensive marketing plans that align with GTM priorities—boosting demand generation, brand awareness, and client retention.
• Partner with business development to produce impactful content, including white papers, case studies, blog posts, and webinars.
• Lead integrated marketing efforts across paid and earned media to elevate Streamworks’ thought leadership and reach.
• Industry Representation & Thought Leadership
• Represent Streamworks on conference panels, at speaking engagements, and during professional webinars.
• Promote our expertise through external communications that establish Streamworks as a leader in direct response fundraising.
• Cultivate relationships with key influencers, partners, and nonprofit thought leaders.

Client Strategy & Relationship Management

• Partner with the business development team to support prospecting meetings and strategic growth opportunities.
• Serve as a senior advisor to major nonprofit clients, providing strategic guidance on fundraising campaigns, creative direction, and performance analysis.
• Ensure the delivery of high-impact results, superior client service, and enduring partnerships.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on direct response (mail and digital), annual planning, and multichannel campaign execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fundraising, Marketing, or Communications preferred
• Proven track record of managing teams and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence in public speaking and client-facing engagements.
• Expertise in donor behavior, segmentation, conversion, and retention strategies.
• CFRE certification and active membership in professional fundraising associations are strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing go-to-market strategies that drive growth and impact.
• Proficiency in CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
• and leadership to Streamworks.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Compensation

Total Compensation Range: $120,000 to $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience and performance.

Performance-Based Commission

Eligible for commission earnings based on client strategy service contracts secured and managed.

Why Streamworks?

You’ll be part of a mission-minded team that blends strategic expertise with creative problem-solving. We invest in our people, celebrate innovation, and provide opportunities to lead the conversation on the future of nonprofit marketing.

Ready to shape the future of fundraising? Apply now and bring your passion, experience,

Streamworks is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, military service, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.

We invite you to apply in person or on our company website. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resource department for additional information.

Streamworks

3640 Pheasant Ridge Drive

Blaine, MN55449

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