Director of Development

House of Hope is a nonprofit recovery organization dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives through treatment, support, and long-term recovery services.   About the Role   We are seeking a mission-driven Development Director to lead our fundraising and grant development initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will design and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy to secure public and private funding, expand donor engagement, and ensure sustainable revenue growth. If you are a strategic fundraiser passionate about community impact, we encourage you to apply.   What You’ll Do

• Strategic Growth: Partner with the CEO to develop, execute, and evaluate the annual fundraising plan.
• Grant Lifecycle: Research, write, and manage grant proposals for foundations, corporations, and government agencies from submission to reporting.
• Funding Pipeline: Identify new local, state, and federal funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Donor Stewardship: Cultivate and nurture relationships with donors, community partners, and alumni.
• Communications & Digital: Support development campaigns, newsletters, annual reports, and social media/email outreach.
• Events: Coordinate fundraising events and special initiatives, including occasional evenings or weekends.

What You Bring

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of fundraising/development experience and 1 year of grant writing required. Behavioral health or human services background preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills with a knack for persuasive writing.
• Project Management: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines and funding streams.
• Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe InDesign or Publisher is a plus.
• Attributes: Self-directed, dependable, and committed to ethical fundraising and handling confidential data with discretion.

Schedule & Environment

• Location: Fully in-person (no remote option).
• Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts. Occasional evenings/weekends for events.
• Physical: Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

    House of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug-Free Workplace, and we use E-Verify.