Director of Development Overview:
A first-time hire for Greenwood Project, the Director of Development is responsible for leading the organization’s fundraising initiatives and developing strategies to secure donations, build relationships with donors, and increase the donor base. The ideal individual will build and lead a team that works closely with the Executive Director, Board members, and key stakeholders to create a comprehensive fundraising strategy. The Director will continue to grow a robust corporate donor base (~$2.5M in annual funding) while developing an effective strategy to grow the individual, foundation, and government donor base. Through effective leadership and project management, the Director of Development will manage all aspects of development, such as donor relations, special events and campaigns, direct mailings, grants writing/management, and strategic planning.
The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude for relationship-building, enabling them to successfully expand the prospect pipeline and build lasting partnerships with major stakeholders. They must also have the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced work environment while demonstrating creativity in devising solutions for challenges that arise.