Director of Development

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and institutional funders aligned with My Connect Community’s mission.
• Develop and implement donor communication strategies, including appeals, acknowledgments, and donor impact reporting.
• Coordinate donor engagement events, community tours, and site visits to deepen connection with the work on the ground.
• Build and sustain a pipeline of major donors through thoughtful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.

• Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board, and Finance Committee to create annual fundraising plans that include individual giving, corporate partnerships, and campaigns.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for special fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns and legacy giving efforts.
• Track and analyze fundraising performance data to inform decisions, improve donor retention, and ensure targets are met.

• Collaborate with the organization's grant writer to support foundation and government funding strategies, including identifying opportunities, gathering content, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Support post-award stewardship activities such as funder reports, updates, and compliance coordination.
• Maintain up-to-date records on grant activity and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met in collaboration with relevant staff.

• Support development-related content creation for digital and print communications including newsletters, social media, web content, annual reports, and appeals.
• Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across fundraising and public-facing materials.
• Collaborate with communications and program staff to gather impact stories and data for use in fundraising materials.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, with a track record of success in donor cultivation and revenue generation.
• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in community-based or place-based nonprofit settings is strongly preferred.
• Experience establishing and sustaining long-term partnerships and donors. 
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce), donor research tools, and digital marketing platforms. Instrumentl grant platform experience.
• Strong understanding of development operations, donor lifecycle management, and nonprofit communications best practices.
• CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) credential preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to set goals, prioritize, and implement effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Passion for equity, community development, and My Connect Community’s mission.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated.

• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with flexibility for remote work, regular in-person meetings, and community-based activities. 1-3 days per week on site are expected for this position.
• Requires occasional evening and weekend availability for events.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally for event support and materials.

• Four weeks of paid vacation annually
• All paid federal holidays off
• Office closure and paid time off during the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Medical, dental, visions plans
• Retirement contributions
• Professional development support

Flexible work from home options available.