Director of Development - CFRE Required

Position Summary Scarritt Foundation seeks a relationship-driven fundraising professional to lead development strategy and grow annual philanthropic revenue to $1 million. Fundraising Strategy Develop and execute annual fundraising plan to achieve $1M in contributed revenue. Build pipeline of individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant funders. Identify new funding opportunities aligned with mission priorities. Support long-term sustainability planning. Major Gifts Cultivate relationships with donors capable of gifts of $5,000+. Develop personalized donor engagement strategies. Partner with leadership on donor meetings and stewardship. Corporate Sponsorships Grow sponsorship revenue for Fur Ball and other initiatives. Build relationships with Tucson area businesses and community leaders. Develop customized partnership opportunities. Signature Events Provide fundraising strategy for Fur Ball Gala and Wag & Win Raffle. Collaborate with staff and volunteers to maximize revenue opportunities. Grants Identify grant opportunities aligned with program priorities. Support development of grant funding strategy. Donor Stewardship Strengthen donor communications and engagement strategies. Support implementation and use of DonorPerfect CRM. Collaboration Partner with Founder, Board members, and staff. Support board engagement in fundraising activities. Provide guidance on development best practices. Qualifications 5+ years of fundraising, sales, or business development experience. Demonstrated success building relationships that lead to financial support. Experience securing sponsorships, major gifts, or partnerships. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strategic thinker with ability to execute. Experience with CRM systems preferred. Familiarity with Tucson philanthropic community a plus. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Certification Required. Tucson, Arizona Scarritt Group Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all individuals feel respected, supported, and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scarritt