Job Description
Job Description
Director of Development
- ???? Delaware County, PA Region (Hybrid) | ???? $75,000–$80,000 / year + Benefits | ???? Full-Time
Overview
Seeking a strategic Director of Development to plan, organize, and execute all fundraising activities for a trauma-informed community nonprofit. This role leads grant writing, annual fund, major gifts, corporate / institutional giving, events, donor engagement, and communications (social media and quarterly newsletter). Reports to the Executive Director and partners closely with an Advisory Board / Development Committee.
Key Responsibilities
Resource & Fundraising Development
Build and execute short- and long-term fundraising strategy and revenue goals.Grow / maintain a major donor pipeline; lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.Expand institutional / corporate funding and pursue public sector opportunities.Lead sponsorships and fundraising events; track revenue trends and forecast.Promote impact measurement and produce required grant / funder reports.External Relations
Cultivate donors / funders; communicate impact and organizational achievements.Increase visibility across diverse supporter audiences (digital and in-person).Organizational Leadership
Foster a culture of philanthropy across teams; serve on senior leadership.Advise and prepare leadership for donor / funder engagements.Board & Committee Relations
Partner with the board / Development Committee on goals and engagement.Enable board giving and leverage board networks for solicitations and stewardship.Provide education and resources so board members serve as effective ambassadors.Qualifications
Proven success across revenue streams : foundations, corporate giving / sponsorships, annual fund, major gifts, and public sector support.Strong supervisory / management experience; effective cross-functional collaborator.Skilled at building a culture of philanthropy and working with diverse stakeholders.Excellent written / oral communication and public speaking.Mission-aligned with serving survivors of gun violence (issue expertise a plus).Compensation & Benefits
$75,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.Comprehensive benefits package.Hybrid schedule (example : 3 days onsite / 2 remote), with work centered in the Delaware County, PA region.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
