Director of Development

POSITON SUMMARY The Director of Development and Communications serves as a strategic leader responsible for designing, executing, and modernizing SAVE’s fundraising and marketing strategy to support our $4M annual operating budget. This role builds philanthropic partnerships, elevates organizational visibility, and leads a dedicated team. A primary mandate for this position is to assess and optimize existing internal workflows, establishing clear operational boundaries and transitioning the department toward high-performance, data-driven operations. SUPERVISORY: Development Associate, Grants Manager, and occasional external contractors QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 8 years of progressive development and fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector, with a proven track record of securing major gifts and corporate/foundation funding. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field. CFRE certification desired. Change Management: Demonstrated experience in process optimization, workflow design, or scaling/rebuilding development and communications operations. Relationship Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders, funders, and community partners. Communication Skills: Superb written, oral, and presentation skills; ability to translate complex programmatic work into compelling fundraising narratives. Technical Savvy: Proficiency with modern nonprofit CRMs/donor databases, digital fundraising platforms, and data analytics tools. Experience with agile content tools (e.g., Canva, email marketing platforms) is highly preferred. Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively. #J-18808-Ljbffr