Director of Development; Non Profit

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Director of Development (non-profit) Sunapee , New Hampshire Perm 80000 Oct 5, 2026 $ 80000.00 - $95000.00

Salary: $100,000-$120,000 annually

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and build relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders. This position will develop and execute a fundraising strategy that supports the organization's mission, programs, and long-term financial sustainability.

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan encompassing individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsor ships, foundation grants, and fundraising events.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to establish fundraising priorities and support donor engagement.
• Manage grant research, proposal development, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee annual appeals, donor communications, and fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and oversee gift acknowledgment and donor recognition.
• Develop and monitor the development budget, track fundraising results, and report progress toward revenue goals.
• Collaborate with program staff to communicate organizational impact through compelling proposals and donor materials.
• Establish consistent development processes and follow ethical fundraising and donor confidentiality practices.

• Progressive experience in nonprofit development or fundraising, including responsibility for fundraising strategy and donor relationships.
• Demonstrated experience securing gifts, grants, or sponsor ships and meeting fundraising goals.
• Experience managing major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong writing and presentation skills, including experience preparing grant proposals and donor communications.
• Ability to collaborate with executive leadership, board members, staff, and external partners.
• Experience using donor databases or fundraising CRM systems to manage donor activity and reporting.
• Ability to manage budgets, deadlines, and multiple fundraising initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.