Lead Fundraising Strategy for a Premier Cultural Organization
This is a
high-visibility leadership role
for a strategic, relationship-driven development professional who excels at building diversified revenue streams, cultivating major donors, and partnering closely with executive leadership and the board. Role Impact The Development Director is responsible for advancing the organizations mission by designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports both annual operations and long-term growth initiatives. The role oversees a full development portfolio, including: Annual giving Major gifts Corporate sponsorships Foundation and government grants Planned giving Special events A rolling capacity-building and vision campaign
Key Responsibilities Fundraising Strategy & Execution Develop and implement a
multi-channel fundraising strategy
aligned with organizational priorities and long-term vision Create annual fundraising plans with measurable targets across all giving levels and revenue sources Monitor performance using data and metrics; adjust tactics to optimize results and sustainability Donor Development & Revenue Growth Increase
average gift size and donor retention
through targeted cultivation and stewardship Proactively identify, cultivate, and solicit new individual, foundation, and corporate prospects Manage donor engagement timelines across the full giving cycle to maintain momentum Identify and pursue new grant and government funding opportunities Design and launch a
planned giving program , including outreach materials and processing systems Events, Sponsorships & Campaigns Plan and execute fundraising events in collaboration with internal teams Secure cash and
in-kind sponsorships
that support programming and operations Align fundraising initiatives with communications and audience engagement strategies Leadership, Board & Infrastructure Manage development staff and external contractors with clear accountability Serve as primary staff liaison to the Boards Development Committee Support board members and volunteer leaders in fundraising and donor engagement Oversee CRM systems, workflows, and fundraising tools to ensure operational excellence
Ideal Candidate Profile You are a
results-oriented fundraising leader
who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in development, advancement, or business affairs Demonstrated success securing
major gifts
from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners Experience managing diverse funding streams (individual giving, grants, sponsorships, events) Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail Bachelors degree Preferred Experience Arts, cultural, or mission-driven nonprofit experience Experience working with boards and volunteer committees
high-visibility leadership role
for a strategic, relationship-driven development professional who excels at building diversified revenue streams, cultivating major donors, and partnering closely with executive leadership and the board. Role Impact The Development Director is responsible for advancing the organizations mission by designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports both annual operations and long-term growth initiatives. The role oversees a full development portfolio, including: Annual giving Major gifts Corporate sponsorships Foundation and government grants Planned giving Special events A rolling capacity-building and vision campaign
Key Responsibilities Fundraising Strategy & Execution Develop and implement a
multi-channel fundraising strategy
aligned with organizational priorities and long-term vision Create annual fundraising plans with measurable targets across all giving levels and revenue sources Monitor performance using data and metrics; adjust tactics to optimize results and sustainability Donor Development & Revenue Growth Increase
average gift size and donor retention
through targeted cultivation and stewardship Proactively identify, cultivate, and solicit new individual, foundation, and corporate prospects Manage donor engagement timelines across the full giving cycle to maintain momentum Identify and pursue new grant and government funding opportunities Design and launch a
planned giving program , including outreach materials and processing systems Events, Sponsorships & Campaigns Plan and execute fundraising events in collaboration with internal teams Secure cash and
in-kind sponsorships
that support programming and operations Align fundraising initiatives with communications and audience engagement strategies Leadership, Board & Infrastructure Manage development staff and external contractors with clear accountability Serve as primary staff liaison to the Boards Development Committee Support board members and volunteer leaders in fundraising and donor engagement Oversee CRM systems, workflows, and fundraising tools to ensure operational excellence
Ideal Candidate Profile You are a
results-oriented fundraising leader
who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in development, advancement, or business affairs Demonstrated success securing
major gifts
from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners Experience managing diverse funding streams (individual giving, grants, sponsorships, events) Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail Bachelors degree Preferred Experience Arts, cultural, or mission-driven nonprofit experience Experience working with boards and volunteer committees