Senior Director of Fundraising & Growth

Abilis; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k profit share

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Abilis in Greenwich, CT seeks a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising and advancement program. This in-person executive role oversees major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and special events, partnering with the CEO and board to drive sustainable revenue and community engagement.

The successful candidate will build and manage a high-performing development team, set strategic goals, forecast revenue, ensure compliance, and expand donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years fundraising leadership experience.
• Proven track record securing transformational gifts.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial management skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic fundraising and advancement plan.
• Set annual revenue goals and manage departmental budget and forecasting.
• Lead major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and events.
• Supervise Events Manager and Grant Writer and monitor outcomes.
• Personally manage and grow a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to strengthen fundraising engagement.
• Oversee grant strategy, proposal development, and funder reporting.
• Direct donor communications, stewardship programs, and advancement marketing.
• Expand corporate engagement, sponsorships, and community partnerships.
• Establish data-driven metrics and ensure donor database integrity.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and gift acceptance policies.
• Build, mentor, and evaluate a high-performing development team.
• Represent Abilis to donors, partners, and stakeholders to boost support.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Abilis in Greenwich, CT seeks a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising and advancement program. This in-person executive role oversees major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and special events, partnering with the CEO and board to drive sustainable revenue and community engagement.

The successful candidate will build and manage a high-performing development team, set strategic goals, forecast revenue, ensure compliance, and expand donor