Director of Development

Director of Development

Status:

Full-Time /Salaried – 40 hours weekly

Compensation:

Expected Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 annually

The Opportunity

The Director of Development works in close collaboration with the Executive Director

(ED), Board of Directors, and Development Committee to lead and strengthen the

organization’s fundraising strategy and external partnerships. This leadership role is

responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with individual donors, corporate

sponsors, and foundations, while also overseeing all grant-related activities.

In this role, the Director will design and implement comprehensive annual fundraising

campaigns through both mail and digital platforms, with a focus on expanding individual

giving and corporate sponsorships.

A key priority will be to foster a culture of philanthropy that is embraced across the

organization, ensuring strong and consistent donor stewardship. The Director will serve

as the primary point of contact for all fundraising and outreach efforts, managing donor

engagement and recognition activities such as events, meetings, and special programs.

Additionally, this individual will act as a brand ambassador, strengthening the

organization’s visibility and reputation within the community and among funding

partners.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, excellent written communication skills,

and a deep passion for the organization’s mission, with the ability to inspire generosity

and secure lasting support.

Role and Responsibilities

The Director of Development will oversee all fundraising activities of the organization

and will be expected to perform the following duties:

Donor Stewardship & Management

· Manage CRM database and strategically use data to support campaigns

· Structure and oversee a timely and relevant gift acknowledgement program

· Collect, organize and maintain a complete and accurate database record of donors

and funding sources

Campaign and Fundraising

· Collaborate on the strategic direction of all campaigns, individual and corporate

initiatives related to the annual fundraising strategy to maintain the fiscal health of

contributed revenue for the organization

· Work closely with the ED to establish long-term fundraising goals with strategic plan

and objectives for each contribution category

· Serve as the primary contact for charitable foundations and corporate sponsors as well

as a portfolio of individual donors

· Secure contributions, meeting or exceeding annual goals set by the Board of Directors

in the annual fundraising strategy

Internal & External Communications

· Maintain clear lines of communication with staff, volunteers and board members

· Support expanding the board of directors by actively recruiting

· Assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the ED.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree required. Will substitute associates degree with 7 years nonprofit

experience.

· Minimum of 5 years nonprofit experience in a direct fundraising and/or development

role with proven success.

· Proven track record with portfolio displaying success exceeding fundraising goals.

Competencies and Preferred Skills

· Ability and confidence to interact with varied constituencies including Board Members

and volunteers.

· Exceptional personal, verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong leadership skills with a creative, energetic and strategic approach

· Solid organizational, team-oriented, time management and project management skills

required coupled with a results-oriented personality

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint, and high level of comfort with CRM database.

· Marketing capabilities, especially in social media.

· Interest and/or experience in the youth nonprofit space, a bonus.

Working Conditions (Travel, weekend or evening hours, off-site work)

Frequent travel to off-site meetings. There will be an expectation of working weekends

and evenings on occasions for events or special programs.

Prolonged periods of sitting

Benefits

Health insurance and FSA

10% retirement contribution from first month

Dental and vision insurance

Optional Life Insurance

4 hours/month dedicated professional development time

Flexible schedule

4 weeks vacation

Paid holidays: 10 fixed + last week of December

Schedule flexibility negotiable.

Laughlin is actively seeking to build a resilient, vibrant and diverse team that reflects our

clients’ identities, and we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunist (EEO). We

provide work opportunities without regard to perceived or actual protected

characteristics. We invite all interested candidates to apply.

If you are unable to complete this application due to diverse abilities, contact this

employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

All interested prospective candidates can forward their resumes to

[email protected] for this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person