Job Description
Job Description
We are recruiting for a dynamic and relationship-driven Director of Development to lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy in the Phoenix community for our non-profit client. This individual will play a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by cultivating meaningful partnerships and securing financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising, deep experience working with high-net-worth individuals and wealth managers, and a strong presence within the local community.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic, multi-channel fundraising plan to meet and exceed annual revenue goals
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, including high-net-worth individuals and major gift prospects
- Build and manage partnerships with wealth managers, financial advisors, and philanthropic networks
- Lead efforts in securing corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships
- Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, including annual giving and capital campaigns
- Identify, solicit, and close major gifts and multi-year commitments
- Maintain and grow a strong pipeline of prospects through proactive outreach and community engagement
- Represent the organization at community events, networking functions, and donor meetings
- Utilize Salesforce and other giving platforms to track donor activity, manage pipelines, and analyze performance
- Partner closely with executive leadership and board members to support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement
- Provide regular reporting on fundraising progress, metrics, and projections
Qualifications
Required:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit development/fundraising
- Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and building long-term donor relationships
- Experience working with wealth managers, individual donors, and corporate sponsors
- Proven ability to lead and execute successful fundraising campaigns
- Strong track record of relationship-building within the Phoenix community
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce and donor management/giving platforms
Preferred:
- Experience with endowment fundraising is a PLUS
- Event management and planning
- Background in capital campaigns or large-scale fundraising initiatives is a PLUS
Key Competencies
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
- Results-driven with a measurable track record of fundraising success
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary 95-102K
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company match