Director of Development - Nonprofit Fundraising Leadership Role

Director of Development – Nonprofit Fundraising Leadership Role

Portsmouth & Somersworth, NH | Full-Time | Exempt Salary Range: $83,500 – $96,533 DOE

Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH) is seeking an experienced development and fundraising professional to lead donor engagement, philanthropic strategy, and community fundraising efforts across our nonprofit healthcare organization.

This is a senior-level nonprofit fundraising position.

We are specifically seeking candidates with a proven background in:

• nonprofit fundraising leadership
• major donor cultivation
• donor stewardship
• development strategy
• philanthropic relationship management

Candidates must have direct nonprofit fundraising/development experience in order to be considered.

What Is This Role Responsible For

The Director of Development leads GSCH's fundraising and donor relations strategy and is responsible for helping secure philanthropic support that sustains healthcare programs and services across our community health network.

This position works closely with executive leadership, donors, foundations, community partners, and the Board to grow fundraising efforts and strengthen long-term donor relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all fundraising and development initiatives including major gifts, annual giving, sponsorships, donor stewardship, and fundraising campaigns
• Developing and executing strategic fundraising plans and revenue goals
• Cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and community partners
• Managing donor pipelines, donor communications, and fundraising activities
• Utilizing donor management software (Raiser's Edge NXT or equivalent CRM platforms)
• Representing GSCH at networking events, donor meetings, and community functions
• Collaborating with executive leadership on fundraising strategy and organizational growth
• Monitoring fundraising performance, donor trends, and development metrics

Minimum Qualifications (Required for Consideration)

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, marketing, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of direct nonprofit fundraising/development experience
• Demonstrated success managing fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation, and major gifts
• Experience working with donor databases/CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge or similar platforms
• Strong public speaking, networking, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Experience working with executive leadership, community stakeholders, donors, or boards
• Ability to independently manage fundraising initiatives and donor relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in nonprofit healthcare, community health, human services, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience with planned giving, grant development, or capital campaigns
• Familiarity working within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or healthcare nonprofits
• Experience engaging community partners, foundations, and corporate sponsors

Why Join Greater Seacoast Community Health?

At GSCH, your work directly supports access to healthcare services for individuals and families across New Hampshire and Southern Maine.

Our organization provides:

• primary care
• dental care
• behavioral health
• prenatal services
• family support services

through our community health centers including:

• Families First Health & Support Center
• Goodwin Community Health
• Lilac City Pediatrics

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven leadership team and make a measurable impact in the communities we serve.

About Greater Seacoast Community Health

Greater Seacoast Community Health is a nonprofit network of community health centers and family resource centers serving individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds regardless of ability to pay.

Our mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community.

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