Senior Development Director — Strategic Fundraising & Leadership

Mercy Street Inc; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Street Inc. seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy and the entire Development Department, partnering with the President & CEO to align major gifts, foundations, annual giving, events, and donor stewardship.

This role emphasizes building a cohesive, mission-driven fundraising operation that advances Mercy Street’s Christian mission and growth. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to work with senior executives and the

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience leading a multi-channel development program.
• Experience supervising fundraising professionals.
• Demonstrated success with significant fundraising goals and major donor relationships.
• Strong understanding of major gifts, foundations, annual giving, stewardship, development operations, and fundraising metrics.
• Ability to lead strong professionals without micromanaging them.
• Strong strategic, relational, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives and board members.
• Alignment with Mercy Street’s Christian mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Mercy Street’s annual and multi-year fundraising strategy.
• Translate organizational revenue goals into clear fundraising plans, strategies, assignments, and measurable outcomes.
• Maintain overall accountability for achieving contributed-revenue goals.
• Lead and develop the Development team.
• Establish clear priorities and accountability across major gifts, grants and foundations, operations, annual giving, events, and stewardship.
• Lead regular Development team meetings and performance reviews.
• Build a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Leadership

Nonprofit sector

Major gifts

Job description

Mercy Street Inc. seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy and the entire Development Department, partnering with the President & CEO to align major gifts, foundations, annual giving, events, and donor stewardship.

This role emphasizes building a cohesive, mission-driven fundraising operation that advances Mercy Street’s Christian mission and growth. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to work with senior executives and the