Development Director

Job Duties

We are seeking a Development Director to lead and grow a diverse fundraising program that supports the Client's mission and long-term sustainability. This role is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive development strategy that includes individual giving, major gifts, business support and sponsorship, on-air and digital fundraising campaigns, events and donor stewardship.

The Development Director is a senior leadership role that works closely with the CEO and staff to strengthen relationships, grow revenue and ensure fundraising efforts that are aligned with the client's values, evolving digital presence and community-focused approach.

Minimum Education Required

Post secondary Education preferred

Minimum Experience Required

Experience leading or contributing to successful nonprofit fundraising programs

 Strong relationship-building skills with donors, businesses and community partners

 Comfort with individual giving, major gifts, business support and campaign-based fundraising

 Experience using donor databases or CRM systems and working with fundraising data and metrics

 Experience with Google Ads Manager is strongly preferred

 Experience with Canva

 Strong communication, organization and project management skills

 Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

 Comfort working collaboratively across teams and in a remote or hybrid setting

 Familiarity with public media or community-based organizations is strongly preferred

 Commitment to Client's mission, values and community-centered approach

 Participate in a “culture of candor” within a positive work environment

 Travel between the regular worksite and the other studio (either Grand Rapids or Bemidji) is sometimes required; employee must have access to a vehicle and be able to drive

Shift

Other

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Physical Required

No

Compensation

$55,000.00 - $62,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55744

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

14749

Job Benefits

 Group health insurance.

 Company paid life insurance.

 5% company paid SEP.

 Company paid cellphone service.

 Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.

 11 paid company holidays.

 4 weeks annual paid time off.