Director of Development

Bridges of Hope · North Charleston, SC · 1 mo ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the Role

As our Development Director, you'll work closely with leadership in a nimble, entrepreneurial atmosphere where your strategic ideas and contributions directly transform into real-world support for grieving families. We are looking for someone who enjoys connecting people, cultivating partnerships, and transforming ideas into reality.

Opportunity & Impact

In this role, you will lead the evolution of our fundraising infrastructure to power our next chapter of community growth. Working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, you will help design and execute a comprehensive development strategy to ensure long-term sustainability. You will thrive based on attention to detail as well as a thorough understanding of the big picture. You'll be a great fit if you are self-driven to work independently while being coachable and committed to collaboration with teammates. After thorough orientation and training, success will mean expanding our donor pipeline, elevating our local visibility, and building reliable revenue streams—ensuring no child or family faces grief alone.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

Strategic Planning & Management – Design and execute a sustainable development plan to scale funding; manage the fundraising budget, and track KPIs to grow donor retention and overall revenue.
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship – Identify, nurture and steward relationships with major donors and corporate partners; implement creative recognition strategies to expand ongoing engagement.
Annual Campaign – Develop and implement all aspects of 5-6 multi-channel solicitations across digital and print channels to organically grow our core individual donor base; process donations and produce thank you letters.
Marketing & Communications – Develop and publish newsletters (2-3/year), an annual Impact Report, and social media messaging to amplify our brand and broaden local awareness.
Board Leadership & Collaboration – Collaborate with Executive Director and a Development Committee to foster a culture of philanthropy that fully engages board members, staff, and community stakeholders.
Events & Outreach – Plan and lead meaningful fundraising and stewardship events that attract and connect community supporters to our mission.

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials

5+ years of professional experience
Non-profit fundraising experience running campaigns, building relationships, and securing major gifts with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines, manage ambiguity, and drive to results
Comfort talking about death, grief, and difficult issues
Tech-savvy with ability to learn new software
Willingness to work a limited number of pre-scheduled evenings and weekends

Preferred/Ideal

Bachelor's Degree
Familiarity with Salesforce Non-Profit Starter Pack, Google Suite, MS Office, WordPress, Canva, Constant Contact

Compensation & Perks

Role Type: Full-time, Exempt (reports to Executive Director)
Work Environment: Flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement [office in Summerville SC]
100% Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Generous PTO
Professional development budget

Our Hiring Process

This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth as Bridges expands its reach and impact. We value your time and aim to keep applicants informed throughout the process. Our process includes an initial virtual discussion followed by an in-person interview with our leadership team. To apply, please visit http://www.BridgesSC.org/Apply to respond to several questions as well as submit your cover letter and resume. If you have any questions or problems with the form, please contact info@bridgessc.org. Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026.