Development Director Non-Profit

Our client is a nationally recognized, mission-driven advocacy organization working at the intersection of child well-being and racial justice. The organization partners with policymakers, aligned organizations, funders, and communities to ensure young people grow up with dignity, hope, and opportunity.

Rooted in values of Justice, Compassion, Equity, Trust, and Love , this organization advances enterprise-wide strategies that center marginalized children, youth, and families across the United States.

We are seeking a bold, strategic, and relationship-driven Development Director to join the National Leadership Team. This is a high-impact, enterprise-wide leadership role responsible for:

• Coordinating and evaluating national revenue generation strategy
• Partnering closely with the President & CEO on institutional funding strategy
• Leading and mentoring the Development team
• Managing a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and national funders

If you are a seasoned fundraiser who thrives at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and relationship-building — and are motivated by advancing equity and systemic change — this role offers the opportunity to shape national impact.

• Align fundraising efforts with the organization’s overarching national vision.
• Develop and manage the Development team’s annual budget.
• Establish annual goals and revenue targets across restricted, unrestricted, capital, and endowment funding.
• Oversee integrated workflows and infrastructure that strengthen revenue performance and donor experience.
• Monitor philanthropic trends and economic conditions impacting sustainability.

Donor & Institutional Partnerships

• Identify, cultivate, and secure six- and seven-figure commitments from foundations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Manage grant prospecting, submissions, reporting, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with program leaders to align funding strategies with programmatic priorities.
• Prepare proposals, concept papers, donor presentations, and executive briefing materials.
• Strengthen stewardship and donor recognition programs nationally and regionally.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor Development staff.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative culture rooted in organizational values.
• Provide professional development and support to State and Regional Directors for fund development.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across business units and national leadership.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of nonprofit fundraising leadership experience
• Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure institutional or individual gifts
• Experience developing and executing national funding strategy
• Strong supervision and mentorship experience
• Exceptional proposal and professional writing skills
• Proficiency with Office 365 and CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, RE NXT, Foundations Online preferred)

Preferred

• CFRE certification
• Experience within national organizations with regional structures
• A servant leader who builds trust and empowers teams
• Deeply passionate about advancing equity and child well-being
• A strategic thinker who can synthesize complex data into clear insights
• Relationship-centered and skilled at consensus-building
• Organized, ethical, and energized by a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 remote)
• 3–4 donor/prospect meetings per week (in-person or virtual)

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