Director, Development

Summary

Join a national nonprofit organization as their Director of Development to lead regional fundraising initiatives. This remote position, open to New York and Massachusetts-based candidates, requires overseeing a team responsible for peer-to-peer fundraising events and managing a $200,000+ revenue portfolio. The role demands strategic leadership, operational oversight, and collaboration with other teams to achieve fundraising goals. You will manage and coach a team, recruit and retain event participants, and provide volunteer support. Data analysis and reporting are key responsibilities, along with applying stewardship and cultivation strategies to enhance donor engagement. The position requires significant event-related work, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in fundraising and event execution
• Proven track record of achieving revenue goals
• Management experience including staff supervision, delegation, and coaching
• Proficient in CRM or donor management platforms and digital fundraising tools
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and video conferencing software
• Ability to learn and train others on donor database systems
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and proactively resolve issues
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for event preparation and execution
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events (up to 6 hours)
• Ability to travel as needed for business-related activities

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of regional peer-to-peer fundraising programs and community engagement strategies
• Implement and adjust strategies to meet annual fundraising goals
• Manage and coach a team of 3–4 development staff
• Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for event participants
• Provide support to volunteers through meetings, presentations, emails, and event engagements
• Oversee logistics and production of fundraising events
• Analyze performance data and implement improvements based on outcomes
• Prepare and deliver performance reports to leadership
• Apply stewardship and cultivation strategies to grow donor engagement and contributions
• Collaborate with individual giving and corporate development teams to support broader fundraising efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Well-being resources
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Merit-based increase opportunities