Development Director (Non-Profit)--Fundraising & Grant Writing

The Development Director leads revenue-generating fundraising and development activities for the organization. The Development Director cultivates and maintains positive relationships with current and potential donors and serves as a liaison with management staff throughout the organization. This position occasionally requires work outside of normal business hours, and at locations that may be off-site. This position will have three core focuses: donor relations, fundraising events and activities, and grants. Researches corporations and foundations, and identifies opportunities for corporate sponsorships. Writes foundation grants and increases amounts funded year-over-year. Maintains professional and friendly relationships with foundation grantors, and updates them on how their grant funds are being utilized throughout the year. Plans and coordinates the Center's annual fundraising events.