Senior Development Director

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Ten observed holidays

Reimbursement for approved business

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Director for a mission-driven nonprofit in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and leading major fundraising initiatives to grow revenue and impact.

The successful candidate will manage donor portfolios, solicit major gifts, and work with executives and community leaders to advance fundraising strategies and organizational growth. This office-based role offers significant visibility and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in nonprofit development and fundraising, including personally cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts and corporate contributions.
• Proven experience managing substantial donor portfolios, developing fundraising strategies, and achieving significant revenue goals through individual and corporate giving.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage donors, corporate partners, executives, and community leaders.
• Strategic, results-oriented approach with experience managing fundraising pipelines, evaluating performance metrics, and balancing multiple campaigns and priorities.
• Proficiency with donor management databases, such as Blackbaud or comparable CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives to secure significant individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, and other philanthropic support.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward an established portfolio of donors while identifying new prospects and opportunities to expand philanthropic partnerships.
• Lead major gift solicitations, develop compelling funding proposals, and personally secure contributions that support organizational growth and established fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, board members, and community stakeholders to strengthen donor engagement, expand corporate partnerships, and advance fundraising strategies.
• Oversee assigned fundraising campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and special event fundraising efforts in partnership with development and administrative teams.
• Monitor fundraising performance, maintain accurate donor records, and leverage data, reporting, and pipeline management to evaluate progress and achieve revenue objectives.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Corporate partnerships

Donor portfolio management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Development Director for an established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening communities through impactful programs and meaningful partnerships. This is an office-based opportunity in Atlanta, GA , with regular opportunities to engage with donors, corporate partners, and community leaders throughout the region.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our partner is seeking an accomplished, relationship-driven fundraising professional to lead donor engagement, strengthen corporate partnerships, and advance significant fundraising initiatives. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to manage an established donor portfolio, cultivate meaningful philanthropic relationships, and contribute directly to the organization's continued growth and community impact. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-oriented professional who enjoys personally securing major gifts, developing fundraising strategies, and collaborating with a dedicated team to achieve ambitious goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives to secure significant individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, and other philanthropic support.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward an established portfolio of donors while identifying new prospects and opportunities to expand philanthropic partnerships.
• Lead major gift solicitations, develop compelling funding proposals, and personally secure contributions that support organizational growth and established fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, board members, and community stakeholders to strengthen donor engagement, expand corporate partnerships, and advance fundraising strategies.
• Oversee assigned fundraising campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and special event fundraising efforts in partnership with development and administrative teams.
• Monitor fundraising performance, maintain accurate donor records, and leverage data, reporting, and pipeline management to evaluate progress and achieve revenue objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success in nonprofit development and fundraising, including personally cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts and corporate contributions.
• Proven experience managing substantial donor portfolios, developing fundraising strategies, and achieving significant revenue goals through individual and corporate giving.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage donors, corporate partners, executives, and community leaders.
• Strategic, results-oriented approach with experience managing fundraising pipelines, evaluating performance metrics, and balancing multiple campaigns and priorities.
• Proficiency with donor management databases, such as Blackbaud or comparable CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $90,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a $5,400 car allowance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits.
• Retirement & Financial Wellness: Access a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and reimbursement for approved business expenses.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from paid vacation, ten observed holidays, and a collaborative environment with dedicated administrative support.
• Meaningful Impact & Professional Growth: Build relationships with community leaders, influence fundraising strategy, and contribute to programs that make a lasting difference.
• Base Salary: $90,000–$100,000, depending on relevant experience, fundraising accomplishments, and qualifications.
• Car Allowance: $5,400 annually.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid vacation.
• Ten observed holidays.
• Reimbursement for approved business expenses.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.