Senior Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships

Healthcare & Behavioral Services; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunkapi Programs, Inc. in Scottsdale is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and donor engagement.

This role builds relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners, overseeing grants, major gifts, annual giving, and campaigns to sustain and expand the organization's mission. The Development Director will collaborate with executive leadership, the board, and program teams to translate impact into compelling investment opportunities and establish

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive nonprofit development experience.
• Proven success securing major gifts, grants, sponsorships.
• Excellent donor relations, grant writing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience using a donor CRM and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to create development plans, budgets, forecasts, and measurable goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-channel development plan aligned with strategy.
• Build and manage donor portfolios; lead major gifts and grants.
• Oversee foundation, corporate, and institutional giving lifecycle.
• Lead events, campaigns, and community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain development operations, data integrity, and reporting.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Grant writing

stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

CRM system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hunkapi Programs, Inc. in Scottsdale is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and donor engagement.

This role builds relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners, overseeing grants, major gifts, annual giving, and campaigns to sustain and expand the organization's mission. The Development Director will collaborate with executive leadership, the board, and program teams to translate impact into compelling investment opportunities and establish