Director of Development

Director Of DevelopmentThe Redford Center is seeking an experienced, strategic and relationship-driven Director of Development to help grow the resources and relationships that make our work possible. This is an opportunity to shape and lead the organization's fundraising strategy at an exciting moment of growth and evolution. You'll lead a talented development team, build meaningful relationships with donors and funders, and work closely with our Executive Director, Board, and program and communications teams to turn our innovative mission into philanthropic support. This is both a strategic leadership and hands-on relationship-building role. We're looking for someone who can think big, inspire others, and bring both strategy and energy to the work of growing a sustainable fundraising program.The Director of Development sets and leads the organization's overall fundraising strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability. This role oversees all development functions – including individual giving, major gifts, institutional fundraising, campaigns, and donor communications – and manages a development team of three. The Director of Development partners closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and program leadership to cultivate strong relationships with donors and funders.Reports to: Managing DirectorWhat you will do:Strategic LeadershipTeam LeadershipOrganizational CollaborationDonor Engagement & Relationship ManagementCampaigns & Donor EventsDepartment OperationsAbout The Redford CenterCofounded in 2005 by activists and filmmakers Robert Redford and James Redford, The Redford Center is a nonprofit organization that advances environmental solutions through the power of stories that move. We believe that environmental films are some of the most effective tools we have to shift culture, build empathy, support frontline communities, and move people into action. As one of the only US-based nonprofits solely dedicated to environmental impact filmmaking, The Redford Center develops and invests in projects that foster action and strengthen the reach of the grassroots efforts driving the environmental movement.