Director of Development

We are recruiting for a dynamic and relationship-driven Director of Development to lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy in the Phoenix community for our non-profit client. This individual will play a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by cultivating meaningful partnerships and securing financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• →Develop and implement a strategic, multi-channel fundraising plan to meet and exceed annual revenue goals
• →Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, including high-net-worth individuals and major gift prospects
• →Build and manage partnerships with wealth managers, financial advisors, and philanthropic networks
• →Lead efforts in securing corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships
• →Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, including annual giving and capital campaigns
• →Identify, solicit, and close major gifts and multi-year commitments
• →Maintain and grow a strong pipeline of prospects through proactive outreach and community engagement
• →Represent the organization at community events, networking functions, and donor meetings
• →Utilize Salesforce and other giving platforms to track donor activity, manage pipelines, and analyze performance
• →Partner closely with executive leadership and board members to support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement
• →Provide regular reporting on fundraising progress, metrics, and projections

• 5+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit development/fundraising
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and building long-term donor relationships
• Experience working with wealth managers, individual donors, and corporate sponsors
• Proven ability to lead and execute successful fundraising campaigns
• Strong track record of relationship-building within the Phoenix community
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce and donor management/giving platforms

• Experience with endowment fundraising is a PLUS
• Event management and planning
• Background in capital campaigns or large-scale fundraising initiatives is a PLUS

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
• Results-driven with a measurable track record of fundraising success
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary 95-102K
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match