Full time

Progressive Staffing; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO 3+ weeks

20+ paid holidays

401k with match

Complimentary fitness membership

Job summary

Getzville nonprofit organization in New York seeks a Director of Development to lead donor relations, fundraising initiatives, and strategic development plans. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role offers a strong work-life balance and in-office collaboration in a community-focused environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field, and a proven ability to manage donor relations, grants, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related
• 5+ years' experience in Nonprofit Donor Relations & Fundraising preferred
• Business professional ready for a career change welcome to apply
• Strong community ties within the WNY Jewish community will help this individual succeed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development team to ensure donor relationships are cultivated
• Create strategic plans for development, donor, and fundraising initiatives
• Participate in donor stewardship activities and respond to inquiries
• Manage established donor relationships and identify new donors
• Identify corporate partners and foundations to secure grants and gifts
• Manage Client Services team and CRM database including reporting and analysis
• Oversee donor outreach effectiveness and adjust strategies
• Oversee event logistics and capital campaign management
• Engage with attendees to retain and increase support
• Collaborate with leadership to align department goals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Job description

Getzville, United States | Posted on 05/06/2026

• Salary $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• State/Province New York
• Country United States

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (Permanent) Our client, an established nonprofit organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Directorof Development to join their team. Reporting to the Executive Director, thisis an excellent opportunity, with a great work-life balance, to buildrelationships and improve client engagement experiences in a community-drivenorganization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development team (includinga Sr. Client Relations Specialist, a Development Assistant, and apart-time team member) to ensure that donor relationships are cultivated
• Create strategic plans for development,donor, and fundraising initiatives
• Participate in the success of the donorstewardship program: answering inquiries, advocating for/executing thedonor’s philanthropic mission, responding to emails/phone calls/holdingin-person meetings
• Manage established donor relationships,identify prospective new donors, and create/implement strategies toenhance relationships and increase endowments
• Identify compatible corporate partnersand foundations, developing positive relationships in order to secure grants,endowed gifts, legacy gifts, etc.
• Manage the Client Services team members,providing leadership and support when necessary
• Manage the CRM database and itsreporting to ensure appropriate and accurate information is recorded,analyze giving patterns, and record donor information
• Review donor outreach attempts andanalyze for effectiveness in order to make adjustments moving forward
• Oversee event logistics: coordinatingand supervising volunteers, participating in capital campaign management,ensuring successful execution, and acting as a representative of theorganization at the events
• Engage with attendees to retain andincrease organizational support
• Create/implement the developmenttraining program in order to strengthen skills
• Collaborate with upper leadership, Boardof Trustees, Executive Director, etc. to ensure department efforts alignwith the organization’s mission and goals
• Work well in a team environment as wellas independently
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
• Standard 40 hours/week, 100% in-office;½ day Fridays in the summer
• $100,000 - $120,000 annually dependingon experience
• Excellent benefits: 50-80% Employercontribution to health insurance (depending on tier), life insurance,disability, 3+ weeks PTO, roughly 20+ paid holidays, 401k with match (5%),complimentary fitness membership
• Bachelor’s degree in PublicAdministration, Nonprofit Management, or related
• 5+ years' experience in Nonprofit DonorRelations & Fundraising preferred; Business professional ready for acareer change welcome to apply
• Strong community ties and network withinthe WNY Jewish community will help this individual be successful
• Strong analytical and problem-solvingskills
• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills
• Strong communication and presentationskills
• Strong attention to detail and highlevel of accuracy
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work inthe United States; Visa sponsorship is not available