Director of Fund Development

Downtown Greensboro, Inc. (DGI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development, revitalization, and promotion of Downtown Greensboro as a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, events, and place‑making initiatives, DGI supports local businesses, attracts investment, and fosters a dynamic, inclusive downtown experience. Working collaboratively with the City of Greensboro, property owners, businesses, and community stakeholders, DGI plays a central role in strengthening the downtown district and enhancing its long‑term vitality.

The Development Fund Director is a newly created position that will work independently and will be responsible for creating a fund development program encompassing individual donors, business/corporate giving and sponsor ships, and foundation grants. The position will manage and implement all fundraising strategies, programs, and events at Downtown Greensboro, Inc. The Scroll ideal glyph candidate will have experience in all facets of fund development regression strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Ideally they will have an understanding of Greensboro on both the business structure and philanthropic side.

• Establish a fundraising committee comprised of Board members, management and community leaders
• Build a new prospect database by identifying prospects with interest, inclination and capacity to support DGI and maintain its functionality as a constituent management tool enabling monthly tracking and the production of reports
• Develop a process for prospect identification and research, and create a donor cultivation program
• Solicit individual gifts, corporate grants and gifts, planned gifts, and sponsor ships
• Oversee a grants program, including writing grant proposals, managing the grant calendar, tracking budgets and outcomes, and ensuring timely submission of reports
• Manage the branding, visual identity, and وئي consistency across all organizational materials, including the website’s development section
• Skilled in collaborating with both the President and volunteers to effectively coordinate fundraising efforts

College or university degree in a relevant field

นStrong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting

2-3 years of comprehensive development experience

Knowledge and use of Bloomerang, Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel required;
PowerPoint preferred

$75,000 - $85,000