This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated development professional to lead a comprehensive fundraising program within a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing equity and community impact. The Director of Development will shape and execute strategies that strengthen donor engagement, expand philanthropic partnerships, and support long-term organizational growth. This hands-on, relationship-centered role is ideal for a candidate eager to build a dynamic portfolio, collaborate closely with leadership, and contribute meaningfully to a values-driven team.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement integrated fundraising strategies across individual giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation support, events, and planned giving.
• Lead the annual fundraising program, generating more than $1M in revenue through diverse philanthropic channels.
• Partner with the President & CEO to advance organizational fundraising priorities and shape donor engagement initiatives.

Donor Lifecycle Management

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all levels, including securing gifts of $10K+ and nurturing long-term relationships.
• Expand and diversify the donor base through targeted outreach and prospect identification.
• Ensure donors experience meaningful engagement and communication that reflects their impact.

Events Leadership

• Oversee all major fundraising events, working closely with event planners, external partners, and volunteers to ensure high-quality execution and strong revenue outcomes.
• Integrate event strategy into the organization’s broader fundraising and marketing objectives.

Team Management

• Supervise and mentor one direct report, providing guidance on communications, stewardship activities, and special events.
• Support a collaborative, results-oriented development culture grounded in shared learning and accountability.

Marketing, Communications & Brand Visibility

• Partner with communications staff to strengthen brand awareness and ensure alignment between fundraising and marketing strategies.
• Enhance organizational visibility across South Florida through storytelling, campaign materials, and community engagement.

Board Engagement

• Work closely with the President & CEO to support Board members in their fundraising responsibilities.
• Provide tools, briefings, and strategic guidance to strengthen their involvement in donor cultivation.

Collaboration & Organizational Culture

• Partner with program, grants, and community engagement teams to integrate fundraising priorities across the organization.
• Serve as a positive cultural ambassador who embodies the organization’s mission and values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, stewardship, and soliciting gifts at the $10K+ level.
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies across multiple revenue streams.
• Background in donor databases and development operations; familiarity with Bloomerang preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with comfort in donor-facing and external-facing roles.
• Experience overseeing special events and coordinating with external contractors and volunteers.
• Supervisory or mentoring experience preferred.
• Alignment with the mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and advance social justice.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Relationship-driven, collaborative, and externally focused.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to take ownership of a broad generalist portfolio.
• Strong communicator, capable of representing the organization with professionalism and authenticity.
• Values-aligned, mission-focused, and committed to equity.