Senior Director of Development and Donor Growth

Project Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Hospitality, based in Staten Island, NY, seeks a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program that expands revenue and donor engagement. Reporting to the CAO, this senior leader will manage major gifts, annual giving, foundations, partnerships, donor stewardship, and campaigns.

The role requires 5–7 years of nonprofit fundraising leadership and a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of nonprofit fundraising or development leadership experience.
• Proven success in securing and stewarding major gifts.
• Experience managing campaigns, donor stewardship, and development operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategies in partnership with the CAO.
• Oversee major gifts, annual giving, foundations, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship and campaigns.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Prepare comprehensive grant reports and donor briefs for funders and boards.
• Oversee CRM management, prospect tracking, analytics, and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with staff and consultants to align fundraising activities with organizational goals.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Fundraising CRM systems

Job description

Project Hospitality, based in Staten Island, NY, seeks a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program that expands revenue and donor engagement. Reporting to the CAO, this senior leader will manage major gifts, annual giving, foundations, partnerships, donor stewardship, and campaigns.

The role requires 5–7 years of nonprofit fundraising leadership and a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).