Development Director

Position Summary

The Development Director is responsible for leading corporate partnerships, special events, and executing the chapter's fundraising efforts, volunteer and donor recruitment & cultivation, and community engagement. This role ensures alignment with organization and department policies and procedures, maintains accurate donor data in the CRM system, and drives revenue growth to support the area and chapter's goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale gala events, including strategic campaign and event planning, committee building, pipeline management, and sponsorship recruitment and execution is a must.
• Accountable for achieving fundraising budgets and volunteer leadership goals.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate fundraising events.
• Develop event budgets, sponsorship packages, and growth strategies to maximize revenue and engagement.
• Led donor moves management by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual and institutional donors.
• Recruit and maintain strong relationships with board members, donors, volunteers, and community partners to support fundraising efforts.
• Develop and implement strategies for donor retention and growth, including personalized outreach and recognition.
• Communicate, educate, and raise awareness about CF and the Foundation’s mission to people with CF, families, and community members.
• Collaborate with Field Marketing Partner to manage external marketing & communications.
• Follow all organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and ethical standards related to fundraising and donor relations.
• Ensure fundraising activities align with department, area and chapter goals, and strategic priorities.
• Provide accurate forecasting of revenue and expenses for events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years related non-profit experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Strong volunteer management experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, financial and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Executive Director. No direct reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings or events.
• Sitting, bending, reaching, and walking.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.