Non-Profit & Social Impact, Fundraising ​/ Charity, PR ​/ Communications

Getzville, United States | Posted on 05/06/2026

• Salary $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• State/Province New York
• Country United States

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (Permanent) Our client, an established nonprofit organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Director of Development to join their team. Reporting to the Executive Director, thisis an excellent opportunity, with a great work-life balance, to build relationships and improve client engagement experiences in a community-driven organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development team (includinga Sr. Client Relations Specialist, a Development Assistant, and apart-time team member) to ensure that donor relationships are cultivated
• Create strategic plans for development,donor, and fundraising initiatives
• Participate in the success of the donor stewardship program: answering inquiries, advocating for/executing thedonor’s philanthropic mission, responding to emails/phone calls/holdingin-person meetings
• Manage established donor relationships,identify prospective new donors, and create/implement strategies toenhance relationships and increase endowments
• Identify compatible corporate partners and foundations, developing positive relationships in order to secure grants,endowed gifts, legacy gifts, etc.
• Manage the Client Services team members,providing leadership and support when necessary
• Manage the CRM database and its reporting to ensure appropriate and accurate information is recorded,analyze giving patterns, and record donor information
• Review donor outreach attempts and analyze for effectiveness in order to make adjustments moving forward
• Oversee event logistics: coordinating and supervising volunteers, participating in capital campaign management,ensuring successful execution, and acting as a representative of the organization at the events
• Engage with attendees to retain and increase organizational support
• Create/implement the development training program in order to strengthen skills
• Collaborate with upper leadership, Boardof Trustees, Executive Director, etc. to ensure department efforts alignwith the organization’s mission and goals
• Work well in a team environment as wellas independently
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
• Standard 40 hours/week, 100% in-office;½ day Fridays in the summer
• $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience
• Excellent benefits: 50-80% Employer contribution to health insurance (depending on tier), life insurance,disability, 3+ weeks PTO, roughly 20+ paid holidays, 401k with match (5%),complimentary fitness membership
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related
• 5+ years' experience in Nonprofit Donor Relations & Fundraising preferred;
  Business professional ready for acareer change welcome to apply
• Strong community ties and network withinthe WNY Jewish community will help this individual be successful
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and highlevel of accuracy
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work inthe United States;
  Visa sponsorship is not available