Senior Director of Development

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a strong focus on securing major gifts, institutional grants, and corporate funding
• Experience leading and managing high-performing teams, including coaching and developing fundraising professionals
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardship, with the ability to engage, solicit, and retain major funders
• Deep knowledge of philanthropic trends, revenue diversification strategies, and funding models for mission-driven organizations
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute multi-year fundraising plans
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and board members to drive fundraising success
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, with expertise in crafting compelling funding proposals and donor materials
• Ability to effectively use donor management systems (Salesforce preferred) and leverage data for strategy development and forecasting
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of three Directors of Development
• Manage a high-value portfolio of major donors, foundations, and corporate partners
• Expand and diversify unrestricted funding, multi-year philanthropic commitments, and corporate partnerships