Director of Development

Be a part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and maintaining vibrant public parks in the local area and its surrounding shoreline. As the Director of Development, you will be responsible for driving revenue generation strategies and fostering critical partnerships to the organization while serving as a key member of the executive leadership team and contributing to the organization’s long‑term vision and strategic direction.

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive revenue generation strategies
• Direct the activities of development committees to support fundraising initiatives and effectively engage key stakeholders
• Drive the expansion and diversification of fundraising channels, integrating innovative approaches to enhance donor participation and revenue generation
• Provide executive leadership to the Development Department
• Build a team to execute the organization’s fundraising objectives as the organization grows
• Foster a department team culture with a level of high performance and full accountability for results
• Ensure donor experiences align with the organization’s commitment to excellence through personalized stewardship and engagement
• Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, community leaders, and stakeholders to maximize fundraising potential and community impact

• Bachelor’s degree or a demonstrated professional/volunteer work experience
• 5+ years’ executive leadership and management experience in nonprofit, corporate, or similar organizations, demonstrating success in revenue generation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Display the utmost level of integrity
• Ability to develop and implement ambitious fundraising strategies
• Proven experience in building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for promoting community engagement and environmental conservation
• Embrace collaboration and teamwork to achieve shared goals and enhance community well‑being
• Demonstrate creativity and resilience in addressing community needs
• Maintain transparency and accountability in all interactions
• As a start‑up organization experiencing rapid growth, there is potential for this role to evolve into a Chief Development (CDO) or Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) capacity

• Salary: $91,000 - $117,000, commensurate with experience
• As an additional financial incentive, a bonus structure will be considered after the first six months of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance