Director of Development

Position Summary

The Director of Development will lead and expand Bethany House of Nassau County’s fundraising and donor engagement in support of the organization’s mission to serve women experiencing homelessness. This individual will develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivate donor and steward relationships, expand philanthropic support, and strengthen the organization's overall development capacity.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders, the Director of Development will help build a sustainable and diversified fundraising program focused on major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation support, donor stewardship, special events and community engagement.

The Director will serve as a key ambassador for Bethany House, communicating the organization’s mission, impact, and funding needs to donors and community stakeholders and identifying opportunities to deepen philanthropic and community support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and implement annual and long-term fundraising strategies.
• Set and achieve fundraising goals across multiple revenue streams.
• Track and report fundraising performance and opportunities.

Major Gifts & Donor Relations

• Build and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors.
• Strengthen annual giving and donor retention efforts.
• Develop and implement effective donor stewardship practices.

Foundation & Corporate Giving

• Identify and pursue foundation, corporate, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Oversee grant strategy and proposal development.
• Build and maintain relationships with funding partners.

Events & Community Engagement

• Provide fundraising leadership for special events.
• Develop sponsorship and donor engagement strategies.
• Convert event participants into long-term supporters.

Gift Administration and Donor Records

• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely tracking, processing, and acknowledgment of all gifts.
• Coordinate the development of fundraising appeals, campaign materials, and other donor-facing communications.
• Ensure accurate donor records, gift processing, and reporting.
• Use data and analytics to drive fundraising decisions.
• Oversee the tracking and acknowledgment of all donations and the development of fundraising campaign assets.

Board & Leadership Partnership

• Support the Executive Director and Board in fundraising activities.
• Provide donor research, briefing materials, and strategic guidance.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least five years of progressive nonprofit fundraising or development experience.

· CFRE Certification preferred.

· Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, major gifts, annual giving, and fundraising strategy required. Experience with foundation and corporate fundraising preferred.

· Experience in human services, housing, homelessness or related nonprofit sectors preferred.

· Experience working with Boards, volunteers, donors and community stakeholders.

· Strong written, verbal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

· Experience using donor databases and CRM Systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

· Ability to work in a standard office environment and sit for extended periods.

· Occasional lifting of office supplies and materials (up to 20 pounds).

· May require occasional travel to local community events, meetings, or off-site locations.

· Ability to adjust work hours, including weekends, to meet the organization's operational needs

EEO Notice

Bethany House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person