Non-profit development director responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan in collaboration with senior leadership to increase revenue and achieve our organizational goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community organizations to secure gifts, sponsorships, and grants.
• Work with the communications team to create fundraising materials and campaigns that communicate our mission and values to target audiences.
• Manage and oversee all fundraising events, ensuring effective planning and implementation.
• Develop and maintain a donor database, ensuring accurate and timely recording of gifts and effective communication with donors.
• Provide regular fundraising reports to senior leadership and board of directors, and make recommendations for adjustments to the fundraising plan as necessary.
• Stay up to date with best practices in non-profit fundraising, including emerging trends, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, business administration, or marketing.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of securing donations, sponsorships, and grants.
• Proficient in communicating and interacting with various stakeholders from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to record and manage donor information effectively.
• Knowledge of fundraising software and tools, such as donor databases, online giving platforms, and email marketing systems.
• Passion for our organization's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
• Knowledge of local and national philanthropic trends and the ability to design programs for non-profit development that capitalize on those trends.
• Understanding of all fundraising compliance requirements and regulations, including gift • acknowledgment and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Ability to adapt and cooperate with various stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and board members, to meet fundraising objectives.