Job description
Hopeline Foundation is seeking a strategic Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and program growth for a mission-driven nonprofit in New York City. You will shape the fundraising strategy, build a high-performing team, and expand community partnerships to drive measurable impact.
This role offers an opportunity to influence long-term outcomes, collaborate with a passionate team, and grow with a respected organization committed to equity and service.
Responsibility
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual revenue goals.
- Lead major gifts program and donor stewardship, including major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and foundations.
- Oversee grant writing, research, and reporting to funders.
- Manage a growing development team, including hiring, coaching, and performance reviews.
- Collaborate with program staff to align fundraising with program outcomes and impact metrics.
- Plan and execute donor events, campaigns, and digital fundraising initiatives.
- Track metrics, prepare reports for the board, and ensure data integrity in the donor CRM.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 7+ years of fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing major gifts.
- Demonstrated grant writing experience and success in securing foundation funding.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills with a collaborative approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience in public speaking and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience with donor CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud) and data-driven fundraising.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and working with diverse communities.