Development Director

The Development Director is a passionate, mission-driven leader responsible for advancing the mission of Connor’s Heroes through strategic fundraising and meaningful relationship-building. The Director leads all fundraising efforts, with a strong focus on donor engagement, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and the organization’s signature gala—the Annual Heroes Art Ball. Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, the Development Director ensures sustainable growth while honoring the childhood cancer families we serve. Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Connor’s Heroes’ mission and values Set and achieve annual revenue goals across multiple fundraising channels Use data, donor insights, and storytelling to grow and sustain support Core Responsibilities Mission-Driven Fundraising Strategy Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Connor’s Heroes’ mission and values Set and achieve annual revenue goals across multiple fundraising channels Use data, donor insights, and storytelling to grow and sustain support Donor & Major Gift Relationships Cultivate authentic, long-term relationships with individual donors, sponsors, and major gift prospects Manage a portfolio of donors with personalized stewardship and engagement Work closely with staff on the impact of giving through compelling stories of hope and resilience Signature Gala & Events Help lead the planning and execution of Connor’s Heroes’ signature fundraising gala, The Heroes Art Ball Coordinate sponsorships, donor cultivation, guest experience, and post-event stewardship Support additional events, including golf tournaments, peer-to-peer campaigns, leadership giving events and community fundraisers Corporate & Community Partnerships Secure and steward corporate donors and work closely with the Community Engagement Manager on new and existing partnerships Serve as a public ambassador for Connor’s Heroes at events and in the community Board Engagement Partner with the Executive Director to actively engage the Board of Directors in fundraising Support board members and volunteers with tools, coaching, and confidence to share the mission Prepare fundraising reports and updates for the Board Development Committee Development Operations Assist with maintaining accurate donor records and reporting through the CRM, DonorPerfect Serve as the primary administrator of Connor’s Heroes’ fundraising and event platform, OneCause Coordinate donor mailings, invitations, and solicitations Track metrics, evaluate outcomes, and continuously refine strategies Other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Executive Director Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience Proficiency with donor database systems (preferably DonorPerfect and OneCause) Demonstrated success in major gifts, events, and donor stewardship Experience managing large-scale fundraising events Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working in a hospital environment when necessary Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evening and weekend hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr Connor's Heroes Foundation