Director of Development

Description

The Autism Treatment Center is seeking a dynamic, relationship-oriented Director of Development to lead and expand the organization’s fundraising and development efforts. The Director of Development will be responsible for building a sustainable culture of philanthropy that advances the Center’s mission of providing high-quality, compassionate services and support to individuals with autism and their families.

This is a highly collaborative leadership role requiring an individual who can develop meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, community partners, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong execution and will be comfortable working across major gifts, annual giving, grants, special events, corporate partnerships, and donor stewardship.

The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director/CEO, Board of Directors, leadership team, staff, families, and community partners to increase philanthropic support and strengthen the organization’s visibility and impact.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual and multi-year development strategy aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Establish measurable fundraising goals, timelines, and performance indicators.
• Diversify revenue streams and identify opportunities for sustainable philanthropic growth.
• Partner with organizational leadership and the Board to establish and strengthen a culture of philanthropy.
• Regularly evaluate fundraising performance and recommend strategies for continued growth.

• Build and manage a portfolio of current and prospective major donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals capable of making significant philanthropic investments.
• Develop personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies based on donor interests and the Center’s priorities.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, impact reports, and other donor communications.
• Strengthen annual giving and recurring donor programs.

• Identify and cultivate relationships with private foundations, family foundations, corporations, and other institutional funders.
• Oversee the development and submission of high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and renewal requests.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of grant opportunities and ensure compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
• Work with program and finance staff to communicate measurable outcomes and demonstrate the impact of funded programs.

• Develop strategic partnerships with businesses, healthcare organizations, professional organizations, civic groups, and community leaders.
• Create corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities that align with the Center’s mission.
• Increase the organization’s visibility and engagement within the broader community.
• Represent the Autism Treatment Center at community events, meetings, and professional gatherings.

• Lead the development strategy for fundraising events and campaigns.
• Oversee donor engagement, sponsorship development, event communications, and post-event stewardship.
• Develop creative opportunities for supporters to engage with the Center beyond traditional fundraising events.
• Assist with the planning and execution of capital, comprehensive, or special campaigns as appropriate.

• Create and maintain a thoughtful donor stewardship program that demonstrates the impact of philanthropic support.
• Ensure donors receive timely acknowledgments, updates, impact stories, and opportunities for continued engagement.
• Collaborate with communications and program teams to develop compelling stories that illustrate the Center’s mission and impact.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all donor relationships.

• Work closely with the CEO/Executive Director and Board of Directors to identify and cultivate donor prospects.
• Provide fundraising training, resources, and support to Board members.
• Prepare development reports,…