Director of Development & Community Engagement

Stratford, CT (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the development and engagement engine, setting strategy and leading a funded portfolio across individuals, corporate sponsorships, grants, and events to fuel mission impact.

  • Leadership & Program Ownership: Build and sustain a high-performing development team, align goals with organizational priorities, and translate strategy into a multi-year fundraising plan.
  • Donor Pipeline & Major Gifts: Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, grow major gifts, and diversify revenue through grants, sponsorships, and events.
  • Governance & Reporting: Provide updates to the Executive Director and Board, track progress, and adapt plans to achieve targets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide active supervision and leadership to development and engagement staff.
  • Set clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics aligned with fundraising and organizational priorities.
  • Conduct regular check-ins, evaluations, and support professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven team culture, while promoting cross-functional collaboration across departments.
  • Lead by example in professionalism, integrity, and community presence.
  • Support the Development Committee and Board of Directors in supporting fundraising efforts and engagement opportunities.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive annual development plan with clear revenue goals, strategies, and benchmarks.
  • Develop comprehensive, multi-year campaign strategies, timelines and milestones aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Establish and drive fundraising targets across individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, events, and emerging revenue streams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Minimum 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated success in revenue generation
  • Proven track record in major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grant writing
  • 3+ years of staff supervision and leadership experience
  • Experience managing budgets and achieving revenue goals
  • Proficiency in donor databases, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital platforms
  • Experience with capital campaigns is a plus

Preferred

  • Experience overseeing or collaborating on marketing and communications strategies preferred
  • Experience with capital campaigns is a plus