Development Director

Qualifications:

Self-starting and motivated individual with the ability to manage and grow our annual Partners-in-Prevention campaign and corporate sponsorship programs. We are seeking an individual with demonstrated fundraising or sales success, strong relationship-building skills, comfort making direct funding asks, strong verbal/written skills, and a passion for our mission. We are looking for a strategic thinker with execution capability. CRM/database proficiency is a plus. Must be able to meet deadlines and able to effectively work with staff, volunteers, and committees. Reliable transportation and adequate vehicle liability insurance is required.

Work Environment

This 20-hour/week position is primarily in-office settings; may require visits off-site to donors. Requires attendance at some community/networking meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy and execution of the Partners in Prevention annual campaign
• Develop and implement donor segmentation and cultivation strategies
• Increase donor retention and average gift size
• Identify and cultivate major gift prospects

Corporate & Sponsorship Growth

• Secure event sponsorships and corporate partnerships
• Develop tiered sponsorship packages
• Build long-term corporate giving relationships

Major Gifts & Donor Stewardship

• Create structured major donor cultivation plans
• Coordinate donor meetings with board members
• Implement donor recognition and stewardship strategies

Systems & Infrastructure

• Improve donor tracking and CRM systems
• Create development dashboards and monthly reporting

Board Engagement

• Equip board members with tools and talking points for fundraising
• Support board-led donor outreach efforts