Director of Development

Full time | Progressive Staffing LLC | United States Posted On 05/06/2026 Job Information $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience Work Experience 5+ years Nonprofit Charitable Organizations City Getzville State/Province New York Job Description DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (Permanent) Our client, an established nonprofit organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Director of Development to join their team. Reporting to the Executive Director, this is an excellent opportunity, with a great work-life balance, to build relationships and improve client engagement experiences in a community-driven organization. Responsibilities: Oversee the development team (including a Sr. Client Relations Specialist, a Development Assistant, and a part-time team member) to ensure that donor relationships are cultivated Create strategic plans for development, donor, and fundraising initiatives Participate in the success of the donor stewardship program: answering inquiries, advocating for/executing the donor’s philanthropic mission, responding to emails/phone calls/holding in-person meetings Manage established donor relationships, identify prospective new donors, and create/implement strategies to enhance relationships and increase endowments Identify compatible corporate partners and foundations, developing positive relationships in order to secure grants, endowed gifts, legacy gifts, etc. Manage the Client Services team members, providing leadership and support when necessary Manage the CRM database and its reporting to ensure appropriate and accurate information is recorded, analyze giving patterns, and record donor information Review donor outreach attempts and analyze for effectiveness in order to make adjustments moving forwardOversee event logistics: coordinating and supervising volunteers, participating in capital campaign management, ensuring successful execution, and acting as a representative of the organization at the events Engage with attendees to retain and increase organizational support Create/implement the development training program in order to strengthen skills Collaborate with upper leadership, Board of Trustees, Executive Director, etc. to ensure department efforts align with the organization’s mission and goals Work well in a team environment as well as independently Other duties as assigned/as necessary Details: Position is full-time, direct hire Standard 40 hours/week, 100% in-office; ½ day Fridays in the summer $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience Excellent benefits: 50-80% Employer contribution to health insurance (depending on tier), life insurance, disability, 3+ weeks PTO, roughly 20+ paid holidays, 401k with match (5%), complimentary fitness membership Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related 5+ years' experience in Nonprofit Donor Relations & Fundraising Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong organizational and time management skills Strong communication and presentation skills Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Self-motivated Relocation not available Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available #J-18808-Ljbffr