Director of Development

Benefits:

SIMPLE IRA

matching SIMPLE IRA Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance House of Hope is a nonprofit recovery organization dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives through treatment, support, and long-term recovery services. About the Role We are seeking a mission-driven Development Director to lead our fundraising and grant development initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will design and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy to secure public and private funding, expand donor engagement, and ensure sustainable revenue growth. If you are a strategic fundraiser passionate about community impact, we encourage you to apply. What You’ll Do Strategic Growth: Partner with the CEO to develop, execute, and evaluate the annual fundraising plan. Grant Lifecycle: Research, write, and manage grant proposals for foundations, corporations, and government agencies from submission to reporting. Funding Pipeline: Identify new local, state, and federal funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities. Donor Stewardship: Cultivate and nurture relationships with donors, community partners, and alumni. Communications & Digital: Support development campaigns, newsletters, annual reports, and social media/email outreach. Events: Coordinate fundraising events and special initiatives, including occasional evenings or weekends. What You Bring Experience: Minimum 5 years of fundraising/development experience and 1 year of grant writing required. Behavioral health or human services background preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field preferred. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills with a knack for persuasive writing. Project Management: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines and funding streams. Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign or Publisher is a plus. Attributes: Self-directed, dependable, and committed to ethical fundraising and handling confidential data with discretion. Schedule & Environment Location: Fully in-person (no remote option). Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts. Occasional evenings/weekends for events. Physical: Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. House of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug-Free Workplace, and we use E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr House of Hope