Strategic Fundraising Director

Georgia Historical Society (GHS); Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Historical Society seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts, develop annual and campaign plans, and oversee donor stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation. The role works with the President/CEO, COO, Board, and volunteers to advance GHS’s mission and grow support.

The position requires at least ten years in nonprofit fundraising, mastery of donor communications, and experience with fundraising databases and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Leadership in coordinating annual campaigns with donor stewardship, cultivation and solicitation.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for complex ideas.
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan with campaigns and donor engagement.
• Oversee data management, reporting and donor acknowledgements; monitor fundraising performance.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Donor stewardship

Donor cultivation

Solicitation

Attention to detail

Ethics & discretion

Organizational skills

Event management

Grant/fundraising communications

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Fundraising software

Donor databases

Online fundraising platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Georgia Historical Society seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts, develop annual and campaign plans, and oversee donor stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation. The role works with the President/CEO, COO, Board, and volunteers to advance GHS’s mission and grow support.

The position requires at least ten years in nonprofit fundraising, mastery of donor communications, and experience with fundraising databases and campaigns.