Remote Director of Development — Fundraising Growth Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Impactful fundraising initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

Professional development

Engagement with funders

Job summary

The Ladders is seeking a Director of Development to lead a high-impact fundraising function within the Enterprise Technology space. This role focuses on strategy, relationship-building with major funders, and translating data into compelling narratives that drive revenue growth. You will partner with internal teams to shape fundraising strategy and strengthen organizational operations in a highly collaborative environment.

Location: Remote. Compensation: $170,000+ annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in nonprofit development or for-profit fundraising leadership.
• Proven track record of managing teams and meeting revenue goals.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising team to achieve ambitious revenue targets.
• Build trust-based relationships with high diligence funders.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Prepare and customize materials for funder meetings and proposals.
• Manage team processes to ensure efficient fundraising operations.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Team management

Relationship-building

Translate data into narrative

Written and verbal communication

Job description

The Ladders is seeking a Director of Development to lead a high-impact fundraising function within the Enterprise Technology space. This role focuses on strategy, relationship-building with major funders, and translating data into compelling narratives that drive revenue growth. You will partner with internal teams to shape fundraising strategy and strengthen organizational operations in a highly collaborative environment.

Location: Remote. Compensation: $170,000+ annually.