Director of Development

Job Description

Job Description

We are recruiting for a dynamic and relationship-driven  Director of Development to lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy in the Phoenix community for our non-profit client. This individual will play a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by cultivating meaningful partnerships and securing financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising, deep experience working with high-net-worth individuals and wealth managers, and a strong presence within the local community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic, multi-channel fundraising plan to meet and exceed annual revenue goals
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with  individual donors , including high-net-worth individuals and major gift prospects
• Build and manage partnerships with  wealth managers , financial advisors, and philanthropic networks
• Lead efforts in securing  corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships
• Plan and execute  fundraising campaigns , including annual giving and capital campaigns
• Identify, solicit, and close  major gifts and multi-year commitments
• Maintain and grow a strong pipeline of prospects through proactive outreach and community engagement
• Represent the organization at community events, networking functions, and donor meetings
• Utilize  Salesforce and other giving platforms to track donor activity, manage pipelines, and analyze performance
• Partner closely with executive leadership and board members to support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement
• Provide regular reporting on fundraising progress, metrics, and projections

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit development/fundraising
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and building long-term donor relationships
• Experience working with  wealth managers, individual donors, and corporate sponsors
• Proven ability to lead and execute successful fundraising campaigns
• Strong track record of relationship-building within the Phoenix community
• Hands-on experience with  Salesforce and donor management/giving platforms

Preferred:

• Experience with  endowment fundraising is a PLUS
• Event management and planning
• Background in capital campaigns or large-scale fundraising initiatives is a PLUS

Key Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
• Results-driven with a measurable track record of fundraising success
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary 95-102K
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match