An established special education school in Brooklyn is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Director of Development and Fundraising to lead fundraising initiatives, strengthen donor relationships, and expand financial support for the school's programs and continued growth.
This individual will be responsible for developing relationships with parents, community members, philanthropists, and major donors both within and outside the school community. The role will focus on identifying new fundraising opportunities, securing significant contributions, pursuing grants, and planning successful fundraising campaigns and events.
The ideal candidate is a confident, personable, and persuasive relationship builder who knows how to connect with people, cultivate long-term donor relationships, and turn fundraising opportunities into meaningful financial support. This position requires someone who is proactive, well-connected, and comfortable representing the organization at meetings, events, and community engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies to increase donations and financial support.
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with major donors and philanthropists.
- Build strong connections with parents, families, and community members.
- Expand fundraising efforts beyond the school's existing donor network.
- Research and pursue grant opportunities from foundations, organizations, and other funding sources.
- Coordinate grant applications, proposals, and required documentation.
- Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising campaigns, events, and community initiatives.
- Conduct donor outreach through meetings, calls, networking, and personal visits.
- Develop strategies to attract new donors and increase contributions from existing supporters.
- Represent the school professionally at fundraising events and community gatherings.
- Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with prospective and existing donors.
- Collaborate with school leadership to identify funding priorities and development goals.
- Monitor fundraising progress and provide updates on donations, campaigns, and opportunities.
- Build long-term partnerships that support the school's mission and continued development.
Qualifications
- Previous fundraising, development, donor relations, or nonprofit advancement experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to build relationships with donors and generate financial support.
- Strong networking, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasive abilities.
- Experience organizing fundraising campaigns, events, or community initiatives.
- Familiarity with grant research, applications, and funding opportunities preferred.
- Ability to connect with major donors, community leaders, and philanthropic organizations.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of fundraising initiatives.
- Professional, personable, and confident when representing an organization.
- Experience in education, special education, or nonprofit organizations is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as needed for donor meetings, events, and fundraising opportunities.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type: Full-time | Travel as Needed
Salary: $90,000–$140,000/year
To apply, send your resume to
BriendyS@SwiftStaffingGroup.com
Subject line: Director of Development and Fundraising – Job ID #3709544
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