Director of Development

JOB TITLE:

Director of Development JOB CLASS:
Exempt, Full-Time (40+ hours) DEPARTMENT:
Development

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

LOCATION:

Roseville, with regular presence across Bridging's Bloomington and Plymouth locations

SALARY: $105,000 - $115,000

BENEFITS:
Bridging offers competitive benefits, including but not limited to:

• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Educational Training
• Bridging Clothing Allowance

Bridging, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Twin Cities Metro Area, empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability. Since its founding in 1987, Bridging has served approximately 120,000 households (more than 345,000 individuals) and has helped reduce landfill waste by approximately 15 million pounds annually. Operating from its locations in Roseville and Bloomington, Bridging is fueled by volunteers and community donations of essential household items.

More than 200 social service agency partners refer clients to Bridging, with nearly half of those served being children under 17 years old.

As we grow, our commitment is to intentionally build a team that reflects the ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity of the individuals, families, and communities we serve. Bridging is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and we encourage qualified applicants of all racial, ethnic, 2

SLGBTQIA+ identities, and other groups to apply. We believe that creating an inclusive environment based on respect, trust, and service is integral to how we serve our clients, support our team, and achieve our mission.

Bridging seeks a visionary and strategic Director of Development to lead the organization's fundraising strategy and operations. As a member of the leadership team, this role works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to build a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

• a strategic, big-picture thinker who understands how each function and role ladders up to contributed fundraising goals;
• a relationship-builder, both internally and externally, with experience in individual giving, including major gifts and planned giving;
• a leader who knows how to bring out the best in a team.

• Set clear priorities, roles and performance expectations for the development and marketing teams.
• Coach and develop staff through regular feedback, goal setting and professional development planning.
• Assess department structure, capacity and resources and recommend changes needed to achieve fundraising goals.

This role is based primarily in Roseville and reports to the Executive Director. Direct reports include the Development Manager and Marketing Manager, with additional team members — a Donor Database Administrator, Development Coordinator, contract Grant Writer, and part-time Communications Coordinator — supporting the broader fundraising and organization communications functions.

• Establish and oversee annual fundraising goals (~$3M) and budgets in partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Develop and lead multi-year strategic fundraising growth plans to ensure sustainability and impact.
• Build clear ownership and alignment across functions so every donor and partner has a consistent, positive experience with Bridging that drives retention and increased giving.
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