Development Director

About the role

Lead the fundraising strategy for our organization, building and executing annual campaigns (Giving Tuesday, peer-to-peer, direct mail, online giving) and cultivating major donor relationships alongside our Executive Director. Grow philanthropy by managing donor stewardship, appreciation programs, and a full development plan to keep supporters engaged. Oversee our brand and voice through marketing, social media, website content, storytelling, and public relations. Research, write, and manage grant applications and reporting. Direct standout fundraising and community events, from sponsorships to logistics to post-event follow-up. Represent HSSLC at networking events to build community partnerships and grow corporate sponsorships. Lead our Pet-Ed Summer Camp by overseeing planning, funding, staffing, and curriculum. Manage the Development Department with regular coaching, goal-setting, and performance support. Prepare donor updates, campaign materials, and reports for board and committee meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and execute annual campaigns (Giving Tuesday, peer-to-peer, direct mail, online giving)
• Cultivate and manage major donor relationships
• Oversee donor stewardship and appreciation programs
• Develop and implement a full development plan to engage supporters
• Manage marketing, social media, website content, storytelling, and public relations
• Research, write, and manage grant applications and reporting
• Direct fundraising and community events, including sponsorships and logistics
• Represent HSSLC at networking events to grow corporate sponsorships
• Lead the Pet-Ed Summer Camp, including planning, funding, staffing, and curriculum
• Manage the Development Department with coaching, goal-setting, and performance support
• Prepare donor updates, campaign materials, and reports for board meetings

Requirements

Excellent, nuanced oral and written communication skills are required. This role involves personally soliciting sponsorships and cultivating donor relationships, so you must read a room, tailor your message to each donor or corporate partner, and write with polish and persuasion to close gifts.

• Several years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or development
• Demonstrated track record in donor stewardship, annual giving, and sponsorship development
• Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership and a volunteer Board of Directors
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Comfort with donor database software (DonorPerfect a plus), CRM reporting, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, email marketing, and social media tools
• Genuine love for animals and passion for mission-driven work
• Flexibility, strong time management, and a positive attitude
• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Fluent English required

Why you'll love it here

• Be part of a close-knit team doing work that visibly changes lives for animals and people
• Meaningful variety: no two days look the same, from donor meetings to summer camp planning to media interviews
• Real influence: this role shapes how our community sees and supports the Humane Society
• Occasional hands-on time with our shelter animals

Pay

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• $350/month insurance stipend
• 2 weeks PTO
• 5 sick days
• 1 personal day

This is a full-time position.