Serve as the organization’s chief fundraising strategist and relationship-builder, with primary responsibility for increasing philanthropic revenue.

• Develop, implement, and regularly report on a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes individual donors, corporate sponsorships, grants, and events

• Cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with current and prospective donors, including major donors and corporate partners

• Identify, pursue, and help secure new funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission

• Write, edit, and oversee grant proposals and reports in collaboration with staff and consultants

  • Personally manage donor tracking, outreach activity, stewardship, pledges, and payments, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks

• Create and maintain simple, effective systems for donor identification, follow-up, and recordkeeping (CRM or equivalent tools)

• Maintain accurate and actionable donor and development data to inform fundraising strategy, budgeting, and planning

• Partner closely with the Development Committee Chair and Board members to support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

• Oversee fundraising campaigns and special events from planning through execution and evaluation

• Ensure sound financial management practices, including oversight of cash flow, restricted and unrestricted funds, and long-term sustainability

Provide overall leadership and operational oversight to ensure the organization runs effectively, ethically, and in compliance with all requirements.

• Create and implement annual organizational plans, including strategic, fundraising, and communications plans, in collaboration with the Board and staff

 • Build, document, and maintain core organizational processes and procedures, including recordkeeping, financial tracking, and internal workflows

Develop the annual budget in partnership with the Finance Director and Finance Committee

• Provide regular, transparent reporting to the Board on financial performance and organizational health

• Oversee daily operations of the organization, including contracts, compliance, and risk management

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

• Establish structure and consistency in a growing organization, balancing flexibility with accountability 

• Stay informed of trends and best practices in the nonprofit sector

Strengthen the organization’s visibility, partnerships, and influence.

• Serve as a spokesperson and public representative of the organization

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with nonprofit partners, corporate partners, vendors, and community stakeholders

• Assess alignment and initiate partnerships that advance mission and funding goals

• Lead or support advocacy and policy efforts consistent with the organization’s mission

• Professionally represent the organization at community, sector, and partner events

Ensure strong staff performance and programmatic impact.

•  Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff with an emphasis on clarity, efficiency, and shared responsibility in a small-team environment

• Provide clear performance expectations and regular feedback

• Partner with the Program Director on strategic vision, assessment, and resourcing of programs.

• Support program development and sustainability through alignment with funding strategies

• Participate in external program-related meetings and provide hands-on assistance with programs as needed

Oversee communications and storytelling to support fundraising, engagement, and mission visibility.

• Guide public relations and communications strategy in collaboration with staff and committees

• Partner with and support Outreach Coordinator with creation of marketing materials and donor-facing collateral 

• Contribute to written content such as blog posts, social media, and donor communications as needed

• Lead preparation of the Annual Gratitude Book and other key publications

• Manage relationships with external designers, vendors, and communications partners

Build a strong, collaborative partnership with the Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission and sustainability.

• Maintain open, transparent, and consistent communication with the Board

• Support the Board Chair in planning and facilitating Board meetings

• Serve on and support the work of Governance, Finance, Development, and Gala Committees.

• Partner with the Board to recruit, onboard, and develop engaged Board members

• Support Board members in fulfilling their fundraising and ambassadorial roles

• Provide the Board with timely information to support effective decision-making