Director of Development

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Development

Path to College  •  Palm Beach County, Florida

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer   |   Type: Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk

Path to College is at an important and historic junction of growth and is seeking a caring, strategic, and experienced advancement leader to join our team in Palm Beach County. This role offers the opportunity to drive transformational impact by helping talented students from overlooked and underestimated communities access higher education debt-free.

ABOUT PATH TO COLLEGE

Path to College is the award-winning organization that is transforming lives and lineages by developing futures and talent in low-income youth. Our mission is to expand minds and ignite potential. We envision a world where genius, leadership, and excellence are cultivated in the most overlooked students.

This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position that will require evenings and weekends for events or donor engagement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development leads the design and execution of a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy that fuels the long-term sustainability and growth of Path to College. This includes oversight of all fundraising initiatives, including:  major and principal gifts, capital gifts, annual fund, planned giving, online giving, annual campaigns, and donor events.

The ideal candidate is both a relationship builder and a strategic fundraiser with a proven track record in campaign management, donor cultivation, and event-based fundraising. They will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Development Champions  to engage the community and secure the resources needed to advance our mission.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, plan, and execute a diversified fundraising program, including major, principal, and planned giving, annual fund, corporate partnerships, and special campaigns.
• Manage a major and principal gifts portfolio, developing tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Build and grow the planned giving program, focusing on bequests, deferred gifts, and legacy commitments.
• Direct capital and comprehensive campaigns, including strategy development, prospect pipeline management, case materials, and campaign communications.
• Plan and oversee cultivation and stewardship fundraising events, ensuring alignment with brand, mission, and revenue goals.
• Oversee grant research, proposal writing, and reporting in partnership with program and finance teams.
• Create reports, track metrics, and inform the CEO of goal progress.

• Support and staff the Board Development Committee, helping engage board members in relationship-building and fundraising.
• Oversee prospect research and maintain accurate donor records in the CRM.
• Manage gift recognition, stewardship communications, and annual impact reporting.
• Represent Path to College at community events and speaking engagements to cultivate relationships and increase visibility.
• Supervise and mentor development staff and contractors to achieve annual fundraising goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep belief in the mission and values of Path to College.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in fundraising, including major gifts, principal giving, planned giving, campaigns, and event management.
• Proven track record of closing six-figure gifts and achieving revenue goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and donor stewardship abilities.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
• Collaborative and able to inspire staff, board members, and volunteers to engage in fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Status

EXEMPT

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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