Development Director

The Development Director is a senior leadership role at St Joseph’s Helpers, that leads the organization’s fundraising and development efforts to secure the financial resources needed to advance its mission. This role develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising strategy encompassing individual giving, major gifts, foundation and corporate grants, special events, planned giving, and donor stewardship. The Development Director works closely with the President, Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, and community partners to build strong donor relationships, increase revenue, and strengthen the organization’s long-term financial sustainability.

Develop and implement an annual and multi-year fundraising plan aligned with organizational priorities. Establish fundraising goals, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.

Diversify revenue streams and identify new funding opportunities. Monitor fundraising results and provide regular reports to organizational leadership and the Board. Grants and Institutional Giving

Research and identify prospective foundation, corporate, and government funders. Manage the full grant cycle, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and renewals.

Maintain a grants calendar and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements. Collaborate with program staff to develop compelling outcomes, budgets, and impact narratives. Individual Giving and Major Gifts

Build and manage a portfolio of individual, major-gift, and prospective donors. Develop strategies for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Prepare personalized proposals, briefing materials, acknowledgments, and other donor communications. Support the Executive Director and Board members in donor engagement and solicitation activities. Donor Stewardship and Communications

Create and manage a comprehensive donor stewardship program. Ensure timely and meaningful acknowledgments, updates, impact reports, and recognition.

Develop fundraising communications, including appeals, newsletters, annual reports, and campaign materials. Maintain accurate donor records and protect donor confidentiality. Events and Campaigns

Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals. Coordinate logistics, sponsorships, communications, volunteers, and follow-up.

Evaluate event and campaign effectiveness and recommend improvements. Leadership and Collaboration Partner with the Executive Director, Board, and staff to build a culture of philanthropy.

Recruit, train, and manage development staff, consultants, and volunteers as appropriate. Provide fundraising guidance and materials to Board members and organizational ambassadors.

Represent the organization at community, professional, and donor-related events. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Five or more years of progressive fundraising /development experience. Or experience demonstrating the skills necessary for success in this role. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Strong project management, organizational, and analytical abilities. Experience using donor databases or customer relationship management systems.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders. High level of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and commitment to the organization’s mission. Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing or mentoring development staff. Experience with grant writing, major gifts, donor stewardship, and fundraising campaigns.

Demonstrated success securing philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, or government sources. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.

Experience working with nonprofit boards and volunteer fundraisers. Experience with planned giving, capital campaigns, or comprehensive campaigns.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person