Development Director
Salary : $120,0000 -$135,000 + Performance Bonus
Hours Provided : Full-time, Exempt
Driving : Required
Reports To : Executive Director / CEO
About Seed House Project
At Seed House Project (SHP), we help unhoused young people understand homelessness as an experience rather than an identity.
We provide homes built with dignity and honor in mind to redefine what home means, starting with the community and the overall design of our homes.
Our identity-first, housing-second model focuses on welcoming and connecting young people into a community and a sense of safety before placing them in rooms.
SHP has a $1.3 million annual operating budget and serves up to 100 youth each year through physical campuses and outreach efforts.
SHP is poised for expansion and our dedicated leadership, staff and Board of Directors agree that a strong Development Director will play a critical role in the next phase of growth of our organization.
Development Director Role Overview
You wake up every morning with a sense of empathy and commitment to the greater good. You’ve been described as proactive and a self-starter and project management is your superpower.
You are an experienced Development Director ready to roll up your sleeves and transform our organization by developing, implementing, and measuring a comprehensive and effective fundraising strategy.
You have experience securing major gifts from individuals and institutions, in stewarding these relationships, and have reciprocal connections in the philanthropic space.
You are adept at managing cross-functional teams and in galvanizing board members, staff, donors, and volunteers to secure resources for the nonprofit organization you serve.
Your energy and spirit will foster partnership, collaboration, mentorship, open communication, joy, positive morale, and tangible results to expand SHP’s capacity to serve.
The Development Director will be a collaborator and thought leader who supports the long-term vision and work of the CEO and Board of Directors through open communication, big-picture strategic thinking, careful measurement and assessment, and rational recommendations on fundraising and other key issues.
Key Responsibilities
The Development Director is responsible for analyzing existing fundraising methods, identifying gaps, setting targets, and then creating, implementing, revising and measuring a fortified comprehensive fundraising strategy, which contains, but is not limited to :
- Lead Development Department : create and manage annual budget, goals and projections; hire and manage department members.
- Major Individual Gifts Program : Drive the growth of major individual gifts by working with identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with individuals capable of making five, six and seven-figure gifts.
Design donor engagement strategies, develop tailored proposals, build a pipeline of potential donors and oversee other major gift fundraising activities.
- Institutional Giving : Enhance and improve foundation and government giving to further develop sustainable grant revenue.
- Corporate Sponsorship & Community Events : Develop a corporate giving and sponsorship program. Lead activities related to volunteerism, community events, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and in-kind donation solicitation and management.
- Planned / Legacy Giving Program : Develop a program to cultivate planned gits from Board, existing donors, and new prospects.
- Board of Directors Giving & Engagement : Work closely with the CEO to provide strategic leadership, fundraising training, and stewardship to activate the Board to redefine and achieve its goals;
provide support and identify additional opportunities for board involvement in fundraising activities
Culture of Philanthropy : Foster an inclusive and equitable culture within SHP of shared purpose and managed philanthropy that reflects and advances SHP’s values, vision, and mission.
As well as spearheading our Board Of Directors / Leadership Staff in fundraising campaigns.
Additional Responsibilities
- Supervise Development Assistant, establish performance goals, provide support, mentorship, and guidance.
- Manage and enhance CRM system, ensure data integrity, provide quarterly reporting on fundraising progress, and identify insights to inform fundraising strategy.
- Oversee the department’s operating budget efficiently and with accountability.
- Establish development policies, systems, and procedures to support partnerships with Operations, Programs, Accounting, and other departments.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners on developing and implementing in-person and virtual events that attract sponsorships and individual donations for SHP’s programs.
- Collaborate with internal and external communications teams and contacts to develop and execute marketing strategies, enhance digital messaging and fundraising capabilities, develop media opportunities, and attract and retain donors.
Supervise the communications team in producing the Annual Report, website content, newsletters, e-blasts, and social media.
Stay current on developments in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector to ensure SHP’s best-in-class performance and reputation.
Ensure compliance with regulations and laws and maintain ethical conduct in fundraising activities.
Represent and promote SHP at conferences, events, and in media
Education and Technical Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in nonprofit management, communications, business or a related field; Master’s Degree a plus
- Expert CRM / donor database management
- Expert Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Excel and Google Sheets
- Expert Zoom
Our Commitment to Staff Wellness, Development, and Experience
We are committed to supporting our hardworking staff by creating a work environment that builds relationships, careers, and experiences through collaboration and transparent communication.
We walk the talk in supporting our staff through :
- Holidays, 2 weeks+ vacation, 14 paid sick days,
- One paid self-care day per month
- HMO Medical and Dental Plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Vacancy Coverage Leave
- Paid Medical related Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Jury Duty
- Hybrid work accommodations
Join the Seed House Project in transforming lives and creating brighter futures for our youth. For more information, visit
Email Resume : info@Seedhouseproject.org
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