Fundraising Director: Major Gifts & Campaigns

Socket.dev; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flint Cultural Center Corporation is seeking a Development Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising program supporting Sloan/Longway, exhibits, and educational initiatives. The role drives major gifts, works with the CEO, and guides a five-person development team.

You will cultivate donors, manage relationships, and coordinate with the Board to advance fundraising campaigns and events while stewarding the organization’s mission and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field with 5–7 years of progressive fundraising experience
• 2+ years’ experience working with nonprofit boards and leadership
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams
• Demonstrated proficiency with donor management systems and fundraising analytics tools
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office and other common programs
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual fundraising goals of $2.0 million+ through diverse revenue streams
• Maintain an active portfolio of major gift prospects and donors with cultivation and stewardship plans
• Utilize donor management systems to track activity, performance, engagement and outcomes
• Oversee department staff including Grants Manager, Grants Coordinator, Membership Coordinator and Development Coordinator
• Lead performance management, evaluations, and talent development for the team
• Partner with Board and Fund Development Committee to enhance engagement and campaigns
• Plan and execute fundraising events such as galas and donor cultivation socials

Skills

Leadership

Donor management

Communication

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Team management

Marketing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Altru

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Flint Cultural Center Corporation is seeking a Development Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising program supporting Sloan/Longway, exhibits, and educational initiatives. The role drives major gifts, works with the CEO, and guides a five-person development team.

You will cultivate donors, manage relationships, and coordinate with the Board to advance fundraising campaigns and events while stewarding the organization’s mission and impact.