Fundraising & Grants Director - Nonprofit Impact

House of Hope, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA matching

SIMPLE IRA

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

House of Hope, Inc. is seeking a mission-driven Development Director to lead fundraising and grant development. You will design and execute a comprehensive annual strategy to secure funding and grow donor engagement.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage grant lifecycle, build a robust funding pipeline, and oversee communications, events, and campaigns to sustain revenue growth. This is a fully in-person, full-time role rooted in community impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising/development experience required.
• 1 year of grant writing experience required.
• Background in behavioral health or human services preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple funding streams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: Partner with the CEO to develop, execute, and evaluate the annual fundraising plan.
• Grant Lifecycle: Research, write, and manage grant proposals from submission to reporting.
• Funding Pipeline: Identify new local, state, and federal funding opportunities.
• Donor Stewardship: Cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and alumni.
• Communications & Digital: Support development campaigns, newsletters, annual reports, and social media/email outreach.
• Events: Coordinate fundraising events and initiatives, including evenings or weekends.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Communication

Project management

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Publisher

Job description

House of Hope, Inc. is seeking a mission-driven Development Director to lead fundraising and grant development. You will design and execute a comprehensive annual strategy to secure funding and grow donor engagement.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage grant lifecycle, build a robust funding pipeline, and oversee communications, events, and campaigns to sustain revenue growth. This is a fully in-person, full-time role rooted in community impact.