DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RESUME EXAMPLE

Updated: Mar 10, 2025 - The Development Director designs, develops, and manages an organizational development function while supporting the Company’s Mid-Range Plan by enhancing individual and organizational capability over three-year rolling time horizons. This position diagnoses performance gaps and designs effective development systems, and staffing structures aligned with strategic business objectives. The director also utilizes analytics and metrics to inform strategic decisions related to people, organization, and culture, ensuring alignment with the company’s priorities and economic health.

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1. Development Director, Green Horizon Solutions, Denver, CO

Job Summary:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of Community Home Health & Hospice, its mission, vision, services, and strategic plan for providing community-based hospice, home health, private duty, and grief support services. 
  • Clearly articulates this information to the community including making effective case statements.
  • Directly supervises staff involved in agency fundraising and marketing. 
  • Works in collaboration with consultants, independent contractors, and volunteers whose duties include fundraising and marketing.
  • Oversee the development and marketing plans and aligns these plans with the agency's strategic plan.
  • Coordinate outreach activities with operating departments to ensure a unified message and approach.
  • Communicate with other departments and leaders to maintain knowledge of ongoing agency operations.
  • Direct philanthropic activities through all phases of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
  • Prepare outreach department budgets to oversee fundraising goals and report variances. 
  • Oversee all communication from the agency including press releases, social media posts, printed promotional materials, fundraising communications, grant applications, video promotions, and advertising. 
  • Building and maintaining relationships with major donors of all types and developing strategies for solicitation 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Knowledge of Community Health Services (Hard Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Fundraising Supervision (Hard Skills)
  • Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Collaborative Teamwork (Soft Skills)
  • Budget Management (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
  • Multichannel Communication (Hard Skills)

2. Development Director, Innovative Tech Corp, Seattle, WA

Job Summary:

  • Grant writing, memorials, appeals, newsletters, capital campaigns, employee giving, events, annual giving, major giving and planned to give.
  • Oversee all donor acknowledgment systems with an emphasis on respecting, honoring, and maintaining excellent donor relationships.
  • Oversee agency events focused on fundraising or otherwise. 
  • Ensure appropriate coordination with facilities, clinical, IT, and others.
  • Oversee donation management within Raiser’s Edge software. 
  • Oversee software usage including implementation of updates and testing. 
  • Ensure duplication of knowledge in how to use RE for all development functions.
  • Oversee the production of agency philanthropic and marketing materials for all service lines. 
  • Looks for cross-marketing opportunities and effectively takes advantage of such opportunities
  • Acting as a key relationship liaison
  • Monitoring and evaluating fundraising activities to ensure goals are being met 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Grant Writing (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Acknowledgment (Hard Skills)
  • Event Management (Hard Skills)
  • Department Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Raiser’s Edge Management (Hard Skills)
  • Software Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Marketing Materials Production (Hard Skills)
  • Relationship Liaison (Soft Skills)

3. Development Director, Bright Future Nonprofit, Austin, TX

Job Summary:

  • Oversee community education at various organizational events.
  • Oversee agency philanthropic and marketing communications.
  • Write compelling case statements.
  • Oversee media surveillance.
  • Provide staff leadership for the Governing Board’s Community Connections Committees.
  • Plan and execute the major giving program, including managing a portfolio of major giving donors and prospects.
  • Plan and execute the planned giving program, including managing a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects as well as the Community Legacy Society.
  • Ensure visibility in the entire service area and utilizes time effectively between Clark and Cowlitz counties.
  • Participate on the Investment Committee.
  • Participate on the Senior Leadership Team, effectively coordinating work and collaborating with program leaders.
  • Direct the financial performance of the development and marketing departments. 
  • Managing and leading fundraising events and campaigns 
  • Managing and supporting funder cultivation activities and events


Skills on Resume: 

  • Community Education Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Philanthropic Communications (Hard Skills)
  • Case Statement Writing (Hard Skills)
  • Media Surveillance (Hard Skills)
  • Committee Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Major Giving Program Management (Hard Skills)
  • Planned Giving Program Management (Hard Skills)
  • Time Management (Soft Skills)

4. Development Director, Riverstone Technologies, Portland, OR

Job Summary:

  • Track and report non-operating revenue and the status of restricted funds.
  • Oversee and conduct capital campaigns, serving as lead and visible point-person. 
  • Work closely with the President & CEO to cultivate, solicit and acknowledge donors. 
  • Plan for follow-up activities after fundraising goals are met.
  • Identify potential volunteers amongst donors.
  • Delegate work appropriately and coordinate work across departments with a planned approach.
  • Work collaboratively with the Finance Department to ensure timely and accurate accounting of donations, fund releases, and audits.
  • Ensure that the agency is in compliance with necessary regulations at the state and national levels for gift solicitation. 
  • Understand legal and regulatory compliance issues within the scope of responsibility. 
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards. 
  • Educate staff regarding such standards, and develop/revises the necessary policies and procedures to remain in compliance. 
  • Work collaboratively on compliance issues with other staff as appropriate.


Skills on Resume:  

  • Non-Operating Revenue Tracking (Hard Skills)
  • Capital Campaign Management (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Cultivation (Soft Skills)
  • Follow-Up Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Volunteer Identification (Soft Skills)
  • Work Delegation (Soft Skills)
  • Financial Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Compliance Management (Hard Skills)

5. Development Director, NextGen Healthcare, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary:

  • Ensure communications are branded appropriately.
  • Act as agency spokesperson
  • Assist the CEO with legislative outreach and communications.
  • Oversee media surveillance and measures media hits.
  • Attend community meetings (Friends of Hospice, Service Clubs, Fundraisers, Legislative Outreach, etc).
  • Act as liaison between agency and community organizations and groups
  • Direct agency fundraising communications. 
  • Gains a thorough understanding of new/existing agency services and determines appropriate media and distribution techniques.
  • Educate the public, volunteers, staff, Board, and Community Connections Committee on all aspects of fundraising and marketing.
  • Finalize work products of the development and marketing departments.
  • Appropriately escalate work products for approvals to President & CEO and other staff leaders, Community Connections Committee, Board of Directors, etc.
  • Practice and promote Community policies and procedures, Mission and Vision Statements.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Brand Communication (Hard Skills)
  • Agency Spokesperson (Soft Skills)
  • Legislative Outreach (Soft Skills)
  • Media Surveillance (Hard Skills)
  • Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Liaison Role (Soft Skills)
  • Fundraising Communications (Hard Skills)
  • Public Education (Soft Skills)

6. Development Director, Evergreen Strategies, Richmond, VA

Job Summary:

  • Own the technical deliverables of the team, taking responsibility for the quality of the work.
  • Mentor the more junior members of the team, helping them to grow skill sets and expertise.
  • Lead the system design process, working in tandem with Sr. Developers to architect secure technical solutions.
  • Work closely with other internal teams to align expectations and coordinate processes.
  • Effectively communicate team capabilities and priorities to other internal teams.
  • Lead the architecture and development of back end applications to support front end
  • Monitor the entire development process for potential security issues, ensuring the of all delivered applications.
  • Guide the team in finding simple, pragmatic solutions for complex problems.
  • Collaborate with US Technology Solution Architects in bringing solutions to life, scoping projects and defining requirements and assumptions
  • Own development team resource management with the Digital Resource Managers ensuring the correct resources and skills are assigned to projects Guide growth plan for the development team, building a business case for new hires and expertise needs
  • Work with UK/Global Development Leadership to set global development standards and processes


Skills on Resume: 

  • Technical Deliverable Ownership (Hard Skills)
  • Team Mentorship (Soft Skills)
  • System Design Leadership (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Capability Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Back-End Application Development (Hard Skills)
  • Security Monitoring (Hard Skills)
  • Problem-Solving Guidance (Soft Skills)

7. Development Director, Apex Education Group, Nashville, TN

Job Summary:

  • Participate in morning huddles and other team meetings
  • Support integration planning with other department leads and digital leads
  • Support and advocate digital process optimizations
  • Define and own digital project documentation standards
  • Review and approve technology and digital project SOWs
  • Ensures digital delivery quality
  • Serve as regional technology strategy lead and escalation point of contact
  • Push innovation and technology solution standards to higher levels
  • Collaborates with US Director of Development in finalizing technology requirements of projects, development resource requirements, process and quality standards
  • Leads tech team post-mortem meetings and provides a report


Skills on Resume: 

  • Team Participation (Soft Skills)
  • Integration Planning Support (Soft Skills)
  • Process Optimization Advocacy (Soft Skills)
  • Documentation Standards Definition (Hard Skills)
  • SOW Review and Approval (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance in Digital Delivery (Hard Skills)
  • Technology Strategy Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Innovation Promotion (Soft Skills)

8. Development Director, Summit Energy Services, Salt Lake City, UT

Job Summary:

  • Supports account leads with organic growth by bringing technology strategy and solution recommendations to current clients
  • Leads technology discovery
  • Architects and documents digital solution recommendations for proposal development
  • Participates in Brand Planning meetings to provide technology strategy perspective and solutions
  • Supports Business Development efforts
  • Assists with client IT team communication
  • Client and Account escalation POC and Digital Producer support for project crisis management
  • Owns incident reports alongside Director of Development
  • Onboard new Digital Producers
  • Recommend and advocate team staffing needs 


Skills on Resume:  

  • Technology Strategy Support (Soft Skills)
  • Technology Discovery Leadership (Hard Skills)
  • Digital Solution Architecture (Hard Skills)
  • Brand Planning Participation (Soft Skills)
  • Business Development Support (Soft Skills)
  • Client Communication Assistance (Soft Skills)
  • Crisis Management Support (Soft Skills)
  • Staffing Recommendation (Soft Skills)

9. Development Director, Visionary Marketing Agency, Minneapolis, MN

Job Summary:

  • Contribute skills, ideas, and experiences to the organization 
  • Participate in Rural Maki’s long term strategy and planning 
  • Contribute to organization-wide policies and procedures 
  • Oversee programs and community impact 
  • Actively support and promote the organization’s overall fundraising efforts 
  • Attend, promote, and support Annual Fundraiser 
  • Donate or solicit a minimum of $1,000 each year 
  • Contribute posts to the organization’s blog 
  • Creating and implementing an annual development plan in collaboration with other board members and Executive Director 
  • Analyzing current donor trends
  • Executing approved fundraising initiatives 
  • Participating in grant maker research and grant writing


Skills on Resume: 

  • Skills Contribution (Soft Skills)
  • Strategic Planning Participation (Soft Skills)
  • Policy Development (Hard Skills)
  • Program Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Fundraising Support (Soft Skills)
  • Event Promotion (Soft Skills)
  • Blog Contribution (Soft Skills)
  • Development Plan Implementation (Hard Skills)

10. Development Director, Catalyst Business Solutions, Kansas City, MO

Job Summary:

  • Develop and apply a strategy to retain a $10M annual funding and expand a base of support to a $15M goal in coming years through relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutional partnerships
  • Spearhead efforts to grow the fundraising/development team such as hire, manage, train and mentor development staff
  • Work with the team to strengthen relationships with individuals, major donors, corporations, foundations, and family offices
  • Solicit six-figure gifts and multi-year gifts with capability to manage seven-figure gifts
  • Demonstrate extensive understanding of strategic and entrepreneurial donor cultivation/moves management, research, and pipeline development for a national portfolio of major/leadership gifts and complex foundation/corporate partnerships
  • Develop and leverage communications effectively to engage donors and publicize key partnerships
  • Oversee and creatively contribute to event success (virtual and in person) by securing event leadership, honorees, tables buyers, and ticket buyers for Echoing Green’s Big Bold Benefit
  • Manage a portfolio of 50-100 top donors and prospects
  • Work closely with an active and high-profile Board of Directors and Board Co-Chairs to cultivate and steward engagement with the organization, including Board fundraising efforts
  • Engage Board Members around short-term and long-term fundraising goals through board liaison work of the Executive Office
  • Understanding of effective Board expansion with enthusiasm to work with Board of Directors to identify and engage new Board prospects


Skills on Resume: 

  • Funding Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
  • Team Growth and Management (Soft Skills)
  • Relationship Strengthening (Soft Skills)
  • Major Gift Solicitation (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Cultivation Expertise (Hard Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Event Management (Hard Skills)
  • Board Engagement (Soft Skills)

11. Development Director, Harbor Health Systems, Providence, RI

Job Summary:

  • Leading the full lifecycle of the development and coordinating all third-party consultants including engineers, architects and planners
  • Providing accurate and relevant data on project progress and collaborating with the senior management team and external stakeholders to prepare project planning, budgeting and identification of required resources
  • Managing all planning approvals to ensure they are obtained within the required timeframe and budget
  • Working with architects and other consultants to develop the project design from schematic to working drawings
  • Tracking all project costs to ensure completion within budget
  • Working with the finance team to develop and maintain project budgets and proformas to ensure the ongoing health of projects
  • Overseeing and delivering monthly project updates for investors and providing input for investment committee presentations
  • Conducting project reviews and debriefs to identify areas for improvement and making recommendations based on findings.
  • Inspire, support, and manage a team of three to four high-performing development professionals
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with Echoing Green leadership, Board Chairs, and top funders
  • Lead development team towards building and maintaining robust, data-driven systems to support a dynamic development operation


Skills on Resume: 

  • Project Lifecycle Management (Hard Skills)
  • Data Reporting and Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Planning Approval Management (Hard Skills)
  • Project Design Development (Hard Skills)
  • Cost Tracking (Hard Skills)
  • Budget Development and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Investor Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Team Leadership and Support (Soft Skills)

12. Development Director, Synergy Construction Group, Albany, NY

Job Summary:

  • Oversees all fundraising activities for YWCA operations including all grants, major giving, special events, direct mail appeals, and corporate partnership initiatives.
  • As a member of the executive team, works closely with the CEO to develop and lead annual fundraising strategy for the organization.
  • Directs and coordinates with Grants Manager to develop grant funding for the agency, oversee grant compliance, and project goals.
  • Directs and coordinates with the Community Engagement Manager to ensure positive volunteer experiences and cultivate volunteer and community partner engagement.
  • Works closely with all Program Directors to ensure continuous grant compliance.
  • Works closely with the Director of Public Relations to coordinate integrated development and communications strategy.
  • Manages Kindful donor database system and ensures accurate data entry, gift processing, and timely acknowledgments to all donors.
  • Cultivates relationships with current and prospective funders and supporters.
  • Plans, implements, and leads all fundraising special events.
  • Works closely with board and volunteer committees to cultivate and secure event sponsorship support and in-kind donations.
  • Supervises coordination of event contractors, vendors, volunteers, and staff for special events.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of donor and client information.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Fundraising Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Annual Strategy Development (Soft Skills)
  • Grant Management (Hard Skills)
  • Volunteer Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Grant Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Integrated Communications Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Donor Database Management (Hard Skills)
  • Relationship Cultivation (Soft Skills)

13. Development Director, Nova Environmental Services, Boise, ID

Job Summary:

  • Develop a clear and compelling written case for support
  • Build understanding and support for that case among diverse constituencies
  • Help clarify IPTX’s fund development needs and build its fundraising capacity
  • Develop and implement both annual and long-range plans to achieve fundraising goals
  • Identify and manage the resources needed to carry out the fundraising plan
  • Develop departmental policies, procedures, and staffing requirements
  • Identify, manage, and solicit high-level prospects
  • Track and report all gifts and pledges by source and purpose
  • Oversee or undertake donor stewardship activities
  • Train and motivate staff, volunteers, and board members
  • Motivate, educate, and provide feedback to the Executive Director.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Case for Support Development (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Fund Development Needs Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Fundraising Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Resource Management (Hard Skills)
  • Policy and Procedure Development (Hard Skills)
  • Prospect Solicitation (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Stewardship (Soft Skills)

14. Development Director, Elemental Analytics, Santa Fe, NM

Job Summary:

  • Provide dynamic leadership, oversight and implementation of fundraising programs to ensure the achievement of revenue goals for mass market /special events
  • Corporate sponsorship and other corporate gifts, pipeline development for major and planned gifts and other constituent events. 
  • Grow mass market/special events to achieve full potential of the chapter market
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the annual strategic plan for the Chapter, with an emphasis on the identification and cultivation of mass market/special event fundraising prospects to initiate new and maximize existing income streams.
  • Responsible for recruiting, managing, developing and retaining the chapter’s fundraising staff and volunteers to implement and achieve the chapter’s fundraising goals with top priority on Walk to End Alzheimer’s, followed by The Longest Day.
  • Cultivate, recruit and engage high-level, influential volunteers that will be instrumental to the success of the chapter’s fundraising initiatives.
  • Identify and develop mutually beneficial relationships with corporate and organizational partners for sponsorship, large team participation and other opportunities that advance the Association’s strategic plan.
  • Analyze/evaluate the current donor base to identify opportunities to lead the Development staff and expand individual giving, major giving and corporate landscape (including corporate giving and sponsorships). 
  • Build and demonstrate an understanding for the Alzheimer’s Association - its research role, programs and services - and incorporate into all communications with current and potential donors.
  • Assure compliance with all National Association policies, procedures, standards and applicable regulatory requirements


Skills on Resume: 

  • Fundraising Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Corporate Sponsorship Development (Hard Skills)
  • Event Growth (Hard Skills)
  • Strategic Planning (Soft Skills)
  • Staff Management (Soft Skills)
  • Volunteer Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Relationship Development (Soft Skills)
  • Donor Analysis (Hard Skills)

15. Development Director, Pinnacle Financial Group, Orlando, FL

Job Summary:

  • Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan with specific and measurable goals and objectives for the development of restricted and unrestricted funds.
  • Work in coordination with HQ-based Institutional Philanthropy & Partnerships team to cultivate national partnerships from companies and foundations based in the Bay Area.
  • Research and steer the networking with private funding opportunities and act as the focal person for the development of new proposals and donor cultivation.
  • Oversee the preparation of letters of inquiry, proposals, budgets and reports to local foundations and other potential donors in coordination with Nor Cal Dev staff and local office leadership.
  • Work with the Executive Director on all opportunities to highlight the local and global work of IRC.
  • Work with local programming to identify funding needs and create strategic plans to seek funding support for these needs.
  • Organize annual fundraisers and other special events as applicable.
  • Develop a strategy for and execute special, restricted fundraising campaigns through digital and traditional channels.
  • Advance Northern California office fundraising priorities across External Relations.
  • Support on design and implementation of the California fundraising pilot and serve as active participant in related working groups.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Annual Fundraising Plan Development (Hard Skills)
  • Partnership Cultivation (Soft Skills)
  • Private Funding Research (Hard Skills)
  • Proposal Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Funding Needs Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Event Organization (Soft Skills)
  • Fundraising Campaign Strategy (Hard Skills)
  • Fundraising Priority Advancement (Soft Skills)

16. Development Director, Horizon Wellness Center, Little Rock, AR

Job Summary:

  • Ensure the development of strong corporate donor engagement opportunities that are aligned with program need and donor interest for national and local donors.
  • Serve as focal point and liaison for Northern California to HQ fundraising teams, including facilitating productive discussions on improving cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Provide quarterly impact reports to highlight local accomplishments
  • Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinators across the region to present aligned messaging and to create overlap between volunteer and financial/in-kind support
  • Assist Volunteer Coordinators to provide outreach and networking activities to recruit and educate potential donors, volunteers, and constituents
  • Assist in raising awareness about the IRC and representing the office at meetings, seminars, and forums
  • Provide support and information to leadership and membership of GenR, the IRC’s young leadership group, including logistics and budget assistance as they plan yearly fundraisers and engage in volunteer, programmatic and fundraising activities for Nor Cal offices
  • Guide strategy on refugee voices-related activities held at the local level and shared with the national IRC campaign.
  • Responsible for creating and distributing, with HQ Communications Team support, materials representing IRC Northern California shared publicly with media or other public-facing avenues.
  • Coordinate with IRC HQ Communications teams on any media requests and products.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Corporate Donor Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Cross-Department Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Impact Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Messaging Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Outreach Support (Soft Skills)
  • Awareness Raising (Soft Skills)
  • Young Leadership Support (Soft Skills)
  • Media Coordination (Hard Skills)

17. Development Director, Redwood Creative Agency, Sacramento, CA

Job Summary:

  • Ensure quality production and distribution of communications materials & efforts, including brochures, monthly newsletters, social media and website updates to maintain an active presence in the community and online.
  • Assist in Advocacy efforts including providing materials to bring to elected officials and using social media tools to share advocacy efforts with the public
  • Supervise Community Engagement Manager and provide strategize oversight for Volunteer and Donations Coordinators in local offices.
  • Recruit, hire, train and supervise development-related interns and volunteers, when appropriate.
  • Maintain ongoing communication on the status of resource development initiatives and provide timely reports on management issues and concerns.
  • Participate actively on Northern California’s Leadership Team and collaborate closely with the management team to ensure efficient collaboration with all offices in the delivery of quality services
  • Ensure proper preparation and timely submission of reports
  • Provide fiscal oversight of the Development Department and manage its revenue and expenses. 
  • Participate in the development of the chapter’s annual budget, and operate in alignment with budget expectations throughout each fiscal year.
  • Represent the Chapter at community meetings, chambers of commerce events, corporate networking functions and trade industry gatherings.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Communication Material Production (Hard Skills)
  • Advocacy Support (Soft Skills)
  • Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
  • Intern and Volunteer Recruitment (Soft Skills)
  • Resource Development Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Leadership Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Fiscal Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Community Representation (Soft Skills)

18. Development Director, Frontier Logistics, Omaha, NE

Job Summary:

  • Ensure events and programs are integrated across all areas of development and running effectively
  • Supervise the Research Manager and assign donors to gift portfolios
  • Supervise Database Manager to ensure the team is recording, tracking, and reporting gifts
  • Develop protocols and systems for acknowledgment letters, list management, etc
  • Utilize data to identify where development efforts may be expanded
  • Asses current reporting processes to ensure efficiency and be responsible for producing reports
  • Optimize time spent executing fundraising strategy and manage external and internal calendars
  • Manage relationships with key vendors
  • Create systems to ensure effective communication between internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and Finance Team to implement and manage the organization’s financial goals
  • Assess fundraising risks and accurately forecast revenue pipeline for budgeting and forecasting purposes


Skills on Resume: 

  • Event and Program Integration (Soft Skills)
  • Donor Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)
  • Database Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Protocol Development (Hard Skills)
  • Data Utilization (Hard Skills)
  • Reporting Process Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Time Management (Soft Skills)
  • Vendor Relationship Management (Soft Skills)

19. Development Director, Unity Outreach Program, Wilmington, DE

Job Summary:

  • Develop, implement and manage an effective partnership and development strategy that supports long-term fiscal and programmatic sustainability for College Track New Orleans.
  • Manage, and steward relationships with a wide range of external partners including university, college, corporate, scholarship, foundation, and individual.
  • Identify, develop and maintain relationships with community and corporate partners to support internship placements and career success for students and alumni.
  • Oversee all activities related to the ongoing day-to-day fundraising efforts including implementation of donor stewardship strategy, and detailed management of the Salesforce development database.
  • Collaborate with the National Grants Management team to complete and submit proposals, reports, and other institutional funder requirements.
  • Provide leadership for the development, management, and evaluation of all fundraising activities
  • Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and companies that align with values
  • Work collaboratively and consistently with senior leadership at DJC to help the organization be responsive to new opportunities, and manage a dynamic team to achieve goals
  • Manage the implementation of Little Green Light (DJC’s donor management software) and oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing
  • Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
  • Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
  • Oversee organization of special events
  • Supervise the development team which includes the Senior Grant Writer and Development Information Associate


Skills on Resume: 

  • Partnership Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
  • Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
  • Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Fundraising Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Grants Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Financial Support Securing (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Management Software (Hard Skills)
  • Team Supervision (Soft Skills)

20. Development Director, Blue Sky Innovations, Des Moines, IA

Job Summary:

  • Ensures effective training and development of management and employees, partners with management to identify development needs and implement development plans.
  • Ensures operations comply with all state and federal labor laws and regulations. 
  • Listens actively to feedback from the field and team, leads problem resolution.
  • Creates and reinforces a guest-centric culture, holds area leadership and restaurant teams accountable for continuously delivering on and improving the guest experience by monitoring guest experience reports and consulting with general managers for targeted action plans.
  • Empower management to lead teams in delivering on all aspects of the guest experience including food quality and safety, employee friendliness, problem resolution, cleanliness, and order accuracy. 
  • Travels regularly in the region to observe restaurant operations and the guest experience, recognizes strong performance and provides actionable feedback on areas that are needed.
  • Oversees execution and ensures adherence with all company and restaurant systems, procedures, and food safety requirements. 
  • Conducts restaurant audits and regularly monitors performance. 
  • Educate and consult with managers to ensure understanding of restaurant operational and financial performance, including knowledge of profit and loss statements, ensures reports are reviewed each period.
  • Establishes a communicated expectation for financial performance and operational execution, ensuring adherence with all company and restaurant systems and procedures. 
  • Develops targeted tactics for performance and motivates and inspires teams to achieve desired results.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Training and Development (Soft Skills)
  • Labor Law Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Active Listening (Soft Skills)
  • Guest-Centric Culture Promotion (Soft Skills)
  • Team Empowerment (Soft Skills)
  • Operational Observation (Soft Skills)
  • Restaurant Auditing (Hard Skills)
  • Financial Performance Education (Hard Skills)

21. Development Director, Quantum Research Institute, Anchorage, AK

Job Summary:

  • Design, develop and manage an organizational development function that enables achievement of the Company's Mid-Range Plan (MRP) commitments over 3-year rolling time horizons
  • Ensure the effective design, development, implementation, measurement, and management of organizational development (OD) systems that increase individual and organizational capability and performance
  • Design and staff an organizational structure to ensure the successful delivery of OD services aligned with business strategy and objectives
  • Diagnose gaps between the Company's current and desired organizational performance and deploy strategies to resolve
  • Provide sound advice, recommendations, and service on the human, organizational, and cultural implications of business decisions and issues, based on a thorough understanding of needs, current data, corporate philosophy, and human resource trends and best practices
  • Monitor and identify internal and external trends and issues, such as political, economic, social, technological, and legal, with potential impact on the business
  • Recommend, develop, and implement appropriate responses
  • Use analytics and metrics to drive strategic decision-making as it relates to people, organization, and culture
  • Allocate resources within the context of the Company's strategic direction and economic health to ensure alignment with Company priorities
  • Ensure programs that address employee learning and development, performance management, the unique needs of individuals


Skills on Resume: 

  • Organizational Development Management (Hard Skills)
  • OD System Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Organizational Structure Design (Hard Skills)
  • Performance Gap Diagnosis (Hard Skills)
  • Strategic Advisory (Soft Skills)
  • Trend Monitoring (Soft Skills)
  • Data-Driven Decision Making (Hard Skills)
  • Resource Allocation (Hard Skills)

22. Development Director, Horizon Property Management, Atlanta, GA

Job Summary:

  • Working conditions that integrate and balance employer and employee needs and rights in support of the organization's strategic goals, objectives, and values
  • Develop effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external clients and suppliers, domestically and internationally, to secure resources and deliver effective OD solutions that enable and drive business results
  • Facilitate clear, effective communication of corporate messages, policies and practices in ways that build commitment
  • Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by the manager
  • Give manager best advice
  • Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered
  • Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
  • Exemplify Company Core Values such as Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
  • Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
  • Recommend viable improvements proactively
  • Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes


Skills on Resume: 

  • Workplace Rights Balancing (Soft Skills)
  • Relationship Development (Soft Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Task Commitment (Soft Skills)
  • Advisory Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Proactive Notification (Soft Skills)
  • Compliance Adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)

23. Development Director, Inspire Digital Media, Jacksonville, FL

Job Summary:

  • Reporting to a Senior Director, the Development Director works proactively and cooperatively to resolve project issues and provide high-level advice. 
  • Responsible for leading a team of internal development expertise and external consultants through the planning, design, construction, marketing and sales phases 
  • Lead a multidisciplinary project team to ensure project objectives are completed within quality, cost and time limitations by government policies and objectives.
  • Lead the performance of team members, contractors and stakeholders to deliver sound project outcomes.
  • Provides strategic direction to the project team on a high level in negotiations on project outcomes with private development partners, builders, contractors and Government agencies and local government municipalities.
  • Provide expert policy and strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify and manage issues that have critical consequences for the project.
  • Oversee the application of quality systems to monitor project performance effectively.
  • Collaborates in the establishment and communication of marketing and sales strategies, incentives, advertising campaigns and estate promotions.
  • Enable workforce knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance to meet current and future organizational needs
  • Counsel and coach on matters of people, organization, and culture to support an engaged employee population capable of achieving business goals


Skills on Resume: 

  • Project Issue Resolution (Soft Skills)
  • Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Multidisciplinary Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Performance Management (Soft Skills)
  • Strategic Direction (Soft Skills)
  • Issue Identification and Management (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Systems Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Workforce Development (Soft Skills)

24. Development Director, Crescent Financial Services, Richmond, IN

Job Summary:

  • Work closely with and provides advice to senior leaders on the development and implementation 
  • Providing input into the company's strategic direction and driving key strategic initiatives. 
  • Driving analysis of market trends, technology developments, and changes in customers' requirements 
  • Identify opportunities and risks impacting the company's business and formulate strategic responses to drive sustainable value realization.
  • Develop strategic business plan and roadmaps for inorganic growth.
  • Source investment opportunities across the Americas.
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including but not limited to setting objectives, sourcing, funding, negotiation, and post-deal integration.
  • Organization and management of due diligence projects (strategic partnerships, M&A, etc.)
  • Monitor and analyze telecom industry trends associated but not limited to CT products or services and including competition, market, and regulatory/compliance. 
  • Based on such trends establish strategies to find more customers and grow market share.
  • Drive geographic new market development, focused on Latin America opportunities. 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Strategic Advisory (Soft Skills)
  • Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Opportunity and Risk Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Business Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Investment Sourcing (Hard Skills)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Management (Hard Skills)
  • Due Diligence Organization (Hard Skills)
  • Market Development (Soft Skills)

25. Development Director, Vantage Consulting Group, Hartford, CT

Job Summary:

  • Identify new verticals and geographic expansion.
  • Lead projects that require cross-functional collaboration and manage stakeholder expectations, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor
  • Summarize progress, research requirements and recruit support
  • Provide proposals on action plan, including the creation of success criteria and measurements
  • Develop, analyze and prepare reports and information for CT leadership team and/or the Board of Directors
  • Provide operational support to the business to ensure the success of corporate initiatives
  • Identify structured financing and government funding opportunities in the Americas
  • Identify and maintain relationships with Financial investors
  • Manage Corporate Development team to meet Company and group objectives
  • Map people policies and procedures to the Company's values, through strong working relationships throughout the business and a thorough understanding of business fundamentals and priorities
  • Analyze, recommend, and implement appropriate measures to develop and sustain the employer-employee workplace relationship


Skills on Resume: 

  • Vertical Expansion Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Project Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Progress Summarization (Soft Skills)
  • Action Plan Development (Hard Skills)
  • Reporting Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Operational Support (Soft Skills)
  • Financing Opportunity Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Investor Relationship Management (Soft Skills)

26. Development Director, Apex Nonprofit Alliance, Madison, WI

Job Summary:

  • Lead the creation of highly effective solutions to elevate people management and leadership capabilities within the organization, driving long-term sustainable growth
  • Maintain and communicate a curriculum development roadmap.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to ensure solutions are relevant, prioritized, aligned to talent needs, built quickly, and delivered to land impact.
  • Stay current with industry trends and the latest research, maintain expertise in all aspects of talent development function as the hands-on learning and development thought leader within Pega.
  • Evaluate and improve program effectiveness through defined metrics and feedback, measure and report program outcomes against business objectives, and ensure that stakeholders are updated on impact measures.
  • Establish strategic partnerships with outside vendors to incorporate industry best practices, trends, processes, and products and services into current learning and development strategies.
  • Managing the roll-out of leadership programs across multiple locations, with a track record of program management.
  • Assessment and coaching using a variety of tools and models designed to increase individual, team, and organizational performance.
  • Driven large-scale programs/projects to completion within time and budget targets.
  • Partners with marketing on special promotions or programs to promote THG brand within the region.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Solution Development (Hard Skills)
  • Curriculum Communication (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Partnership (Soft Skills)
  • Trend Awareness (Hard Skills)
  • Program Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Vendor Partnership (Soft Skills)
  • Program Management (Hard Skills)
  • Performance Coaching (Soft Skills)

27. Development Director, GreenTech Innovations, Austin, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Manage the Stand Together Venture donor relations initiatives, ensuring we have the resources necessary to advance the company's vision
  • Develop customized member impact opportunities that best align with member goals and priorities
  • Build credibility and act independently to cultivate relationships to increase membership
  • Liaison with internal and external partners to optimize across a portfolio of opportunities
  • Collaborate with the internal communications and marketing team to create and execute personalized communications and engagement plans for each donor and prospect
  • Manage projects with multiple stakeholders to drive the donor relations objectives and seek out innovative ways to improve and grow the initiative
  • Build and oversee a system to develop opportunities and identify new prospective partners interested in investments
  • Responsible for scaling member opportunities with growth in capacity
  • Develop membership evaluation measurements and maintain the quality of the membership portfolio
  • Plan and manage introductions to other key Stand Together partners


Skills on Resume: 

  • Donor Management (Soft Skills)
  • Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Marketing Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Membership Growth (Soft Skills)
  • Partnership Development (Soft Skills)

28. Development Director, Horizon Solar Solutions, Denver, CO

Job Summary: 

  • Direct, lead, manage, and coach the team of 5-6 regional corporate development team members 
  • Achieve individual and team goals through effective goal-setting, mentoring and coaching, ongoing assessment, and feedback
  • Provide targeted and effective training for staff and volunteer leadership on corporate relationship management and how to achieve goals and targets
  • Model a leadership style that is open, supportive, and encouraging to staff, treating team members as respected colleagues
  • Set a strong vision for the development team, including clear objectives and goals
  • Motivate the team to meet clear unit goals and take the time to celebrate milestones along the way
  • Manage a small portfolio of key corporate donors/prospects
  • Develop detailed cultivation and solicitation strategies for each corporate prospect/donor within the context of a multi-year strategy targeted to achieve annual fundraising goals
  • Plan and execute a strategy to increase the following for each account including financial commitment, corporate involvement, workplace giving, and employee engagement
  • Ensure effective strategies are utilized to increase income development opportunities with corporations and other organizations.
  • Ensure deliverables are met for each corporate account in the corporate portfolio.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Goal Setting and Coaching (Soft Skills)
  • Training and Development (Hard Skills)
  • Leadership Style Modeling (Soft Skills)
  • Strategic Vision Setting (Soft Skills)
  • Motivation and Celebration (Soft Skills)
  • Donor Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
  • Fundraising Strategy Execution (Hard Skills)

29. Development Director, BrightFuture Energy, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Manage and provide direction for the development team in support of business operations
  • Mentor and encourage team members to continue to grow and improve their skills and development
  • Manage efforts of the development team, located in the main office, and remote teams (employed and contracted) who do not share the same time zone
  • Manage IT needs and allocate resources to resolve/troubleshoot any issues
  • Manage the development and deployment of new applications, systems software, and/or enhancements to existing applications
  • Ensure that development projects meet business requirements and goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve system issues
  • Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications
  • Facilitate the design, development, and installation of enhancements and upgrades to systems and application software
  • Facilitate the identification and implementation of architectural and process improvements
  • Coordinate with enterprise IT and Cyber Security teams to submit Software Architecture and Design forms that ensure implementations meet approved standards
  • Maintain an active list of projects, and decide on priorities, while managing company expectations
  • Combine technology acumen and business understanding to inject proactive thought leadership into business strategy fulfillment
  • Consult with partners, affiliates, and team members to develop technical solutions to complex business/information problems
  • Work with user requests for development features and determine data processing requirements, then allocate resources/determine time frames
  • Research and make recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts


Skills on Resume: 

  • Team Management (Soft Skills)
  • Mentoring and Coaching (Soft Skills)
  • IT Resource Allocation (Hard Skills)
  • Application Development and Deployment (Hard Skills)
  • Business Requirements Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Software Integration and Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Soft Skills)
  • Strategic Technical Leadership (Soft Skills)

30. Development Director, EcoWave Technologies, Portland, OR

Job Summary: 

  • Participate in strategic planning, including setting near and long-term targets and developing the plan to achieve those targets.
  • Collaborate as a member of the Leadership Team to shape the strategic direction of the organization
  • Qualify and cultivate donors across Washington State
  • Develop or refine strategy for, and manage FIRST Washington's fundraising events
  • Translate big-picture organizational goals to communications materials, grants, and messaging
  • Warmly engage a variety of stakeholders including foundations, school districts, state government, individuals, and corporations 
  • Identify, steward, and secure the support for and investment in FIRST Washington's programs
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors and especially the Fundraising
  • Coach and mentor the Annual Fund and Development Officer
  • Ensure that development data is kept up to date and is used effectively
  • Develop high-quality materials and fundraising pitches for new and existing donors
  • Represent FIRST Washington with various partners
  • Serve as a key champion for the commitment to transparency and accountability with donors and partners


Skills on Resume: 

  • Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Leadership Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Donor Cultivation (Soft Skills)
  • Event Management (Hard Skills)
  • Communications and Messaging (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Fundraising Strategy (Hard Skills)
  • Data Management and Reporting (Hard Skills)

31. Development Director, Quantum Biotech, Seattle, WA

Job Summary: 

  • Develop, own, and execute the project development strategy for the East Region, which includes the PJM and the Southeastern markets.
  • Manage a team of development managers and analysts and provide leadership and mentorship in negotiation, analysis, risk assessment, and business development.
  • Direct portfolio-wide activities with a focus on budget management and project profitability.
  • Manage financial modeling and analysis, creation of internal and external proposals, and transaction execution.
  • Manage and collaborate with internal and external resources in the process of structuring, negotiating, and closing project transactions
  • Lead and/or manage due diligence on projects, sites, and counterparties for development or acquisition projects.
  • Analyze and interpret regulations, power economics, input prices, and other data by market and provide input to the company’s business plan and development strategy.
  • Significant indirect and direct financial impact, developing projects of $20M+
  • Accountable for East Region Development KPIs and personnel management
  • Reports to Managing Director, Development
  • Significant internal collaboration with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Finance.
  • External interactions with counterparties may include project sellers, investors, off-takers, real estate owners, consultants, EPC providers, etc.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Project Strategy (Hard Skills)
  • Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Budget Management (Hard Skills)
  • Financial Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Negotiation (Soft Skills)
  • Due Diligence (Hard Skills)
  • Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)

32. Development Director, Nexus Health Solutions, Minneapolis, MN

Job Summary: 

  • Lead and inspire development teams to work with the company to build world-class products.
  • Manage departmental staffing planning and budgets including offshore and outsourcing initiatives.
  • Ensure the security of intellectual property assets including software, technical documentation, and original design materials.
  • Departmental business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
  • Facilitate regular reporting by implementing management portals and BI platforms to track budget and delivery of committed development.
  • Provide leadership and authority to process adherence and improvement to maintain ISO and similar accreditations.
  • Take ownership of product safety certification for all sales territories globally.
  • Take responsibility for the selection and use of design and development tools and methodologies
  • Maintain a development plan that is aligned and delivered with the strategic technical vision.
  • Maintain the viability and commercial optimization of the overall product system architecture.
  • Be accountable for the overall product solution integrity and security as used in the field.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Budget Management (Hard Skills)
  • IP Security (Hard Skills)
  • Continuity Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Reporting Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Process Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Safety Certification (Hard Skills)
  • Architecture Optimization (Hard Skills)

33. Development Director, Advanced Manufacturing Group, Chicago, IL

Job Summary: 

  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies in annual revenue with a focus on individual, institutional, and corporate donors
  • Create a comprehensive plan to grow PTC’s donor base and increase philanthropic and public revenue over time to meet artistic and institutional goals.
  • Identify and strategize the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift annual fund donors and capital campaign donor
  • Expand corporate partnerships/sponsorships, develop funding opportunities, and build relationships with marketing and philanthropic divisions of companies and businesses.
  • Oversee the development of all written materials related to fundraising including foundation proposals, grants, solicitations, acknowledgments, and reports.
  • In consultation with the Managing Director, set contributed revenue goals.
  • Supervise, mentor, and work in partnership with a development team of two - the Manager of Individual Giving and a part-time development assistant.
  • Plan for and oversee the successful implementation and maintenance of fundraising systems and procedures
  • Establish fundraising benchmarks for the development team and track progress toward set targets.
  • Participate in monthly Executive Committee and quarterly Full Board meetings,
  • Serves as primary liaison to the Board, the Development Chair, the Managing Director, and the Artistic Director for all fundraising activities.
  • Inspire, engage, and mentor the Board in fundraising and resource development.
  • Work collegially and collaboratively with University of Utah Institutional Advancement personnel and University development professionals.
  • Work cooperatively with all PTC departments, including Artistic, Production, Company Management, Marketing, and Patron Services.
  • Participate in networking activities to further build ties between PTC and the community.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Fundraising Strategy (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Cultivation (Soft Skills)
  • Corporate Partnerships (Soft Skills)
  • Proposal and Grant Writing (Hard Skills)
  • Revenue Goal Setting (Hard Skills)
  • Team Leadership and Mentorship (Soft Skills)
  • Fundraising Systems Management (Hard Skills)
  • Board Engagement (Soft Skills)

34. Development Director, ClearPath Environmental, Salt Lake City, UT

Job Summary: 

  • Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule following agency leave policy and performs other duties.
  • Oversees all daily operations and solution execution for software development, quality assurance, project management, and scrum capabilities.
  • Manages all aspects of the team including hiring and selection, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave.
  • Hires, manages and develops staff through training and effective use of employee development plans.
  • Provides direct reports with work assignments, prioritization, clear direction, and information on responsibilities and work performance expectations and conducts evaluations to gauge performance.
  • Reviews and approves leave and carries out other expected human resource activities. 
  • Works with Product Owners and Stakeholders to schedule and scope software solutions for maximum efficiency and impact.
  • Provides expert-level understanding of the constraints and operations of a full-stack software development team. 
  • Creates and manages relevant budgets.
  • Monitors resource allocation across projects and associated spending. 
  • Directs and leads the formulation of processes, policies, procedures, and standards consistent with the proven practices for Enterprise software delivery.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Attendance and Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Team Management (Soft Skills)
  • Staff Development (Soft Skills)
  • Performance Evaluation (Soft Skills)
  • Scheduling and Resource Management (Hard Skills)
  • Product and Stakeholder Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Budget Management (Hard Skills)
  • Process and Policy Formulation (Hard Skills)

35. Development Director, Apex Digital Systems, Miami, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Design and build a comprehensive legacy, giving program for the company that elevates legacy giving to a key pillar of the school’s fundraising strategy and contributes to the company’s long-term goals.
  • Lead a strategic assessment of the planned giving efforts and results to date within the structure of Stanford’s planned giving operation.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director, Associate Dean, and the University’s Office of Planned Giving (OPG) 
  • Propose and implement a legacy giving program for the company, instituting changes necessary to increase new members and enhance the stewardship of existing members.
  • Determine a strategy for the donor recognition society, Legacy Partners.
  • Work closely with key volunteers and alumni leaders. Leverage the support of the established Legacy Partners Steering Committee, dedicated to developing a top-rate and systematic program.
  • Personally manage a select portfolio of prospects, donors, and volunteers.
  • Identify and qualify prospects through marketing strategy execution and follow-up, collaboration with the frontline fundraisers, and data analysis of prospects with strong legacy-giving profiles
  • Serve as a legacy-giving resource for reunion-giving officers, and reunion and class volunteers.
  • Manage reunion volunteers and accompanying fundraising campaigns
  • Identify, recruit, and manage campaign volunteers.
  • Develop fundraising strategies, and track and analyze results of development activities.
  • Identify and prioritize prospects, make volunteer prospects assignments, prepare background material for reunion solicitations, and follow up with volunteers to ensure completion of assigned solicitations.
  • Monitor, analyze, and report on overall results to internal and external constituencies
  • Partner with the development officers in the cultivation and solicitation of individual donors.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Legacy Giving Program Development (Hard Skills)
  • Strategic Assessment (Soft Skills)
  • Stakeholder Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Donor Stewardship (Soft Skills)
  • Volunteer and Alumni Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Prospect Qualification (Hard Skills)
  • Campaign Management (Soft Skills)
  • Fundraising Strategy and Analysis (Hard Skills)

36. Development Director, Summit Engineering Solutions, Denver, CO

Job Summary: 

  • In partnership with the Program Director and National Development Team
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, emphasizing individual donor cultivation and including diverse revenue streams such as corporate sponsorships and foundation opportunities
  • Establish annual development goals, priorities, and quarterly KPIs to meet organizational growth expectations for the region, reconciling financials in collaboration with the Accounting Team, while closing funding gaps
  • Perform prospect research on foundations, corporations, and potential donors 
  • Identify new funding opportunities, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with high-capacity supporters, and secure at least $300K as an individual contributor to regional fundraising goals
  • Train and support regional and local program staff in identifying development opportunities and cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors
  • Serve as a member of the National Development Team, including participating in weekly calls and meetings and contributing to national development initiatives
  • Work with the Grants Team to oversee and support grant-writing efforts
  • Oversee all donor management, including engagement planning, Salesforce tracking, and gift acknowledgment
  • Travel locally and regionally to build relationships and nationally for periodic team meetings


Skills on Resume: 

  • Fundraising Strategy (Hard Skills)
  • KPI Management (Hard Skills)
  • Prospect Research (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Cultivation and Stewardship (Soft Skills)
  • Grant Writing Support (Hard Skills)
  • Donor Management (Soft Skills)
  • Regional and Local Staff Training (Soft Skills)
  • Relationship Building (Soft Skills)