Director of Development - Lakewood - Firefly Autism

    Firefly Autism
    Firefly Autism Lakewood

    5 days ago

    Description
    Who We Are
    Firefly Autism is a mission-driven organization who partners with individuals, families, and communities to support autistic people through compassionate, evidence-based services rooted in respect and belonging. For a Director of Development, Firefly offers the opportunity to cultivate meaningful partnerships that directly strengthen lives and communities.
    Role Description
    The Director of Development is a full-time, Lakewood-based senior leadership role responsible for leading Firefly Autism's comprehensive fundraising strategy, supporting an approximately $8 million annual operating budget. Reporting to the CEO, this position sets direction and drives diversified revenue growth aligned with the organization's mission and long-term goals. The Director oversees all development functions, including individual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, events, endowment growth, and planned giving.
    Essential Skills and Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) and demonstrated success leading non-profit fundraising initiatives with measurable growth.
    • 5 Years fundraising experience.
    • A variety of fundraising experiences (preferred).
    • Previous management experience is essential.
    • Develop and execute mission-aligned strategies that drive diversified, sustainable revenue.
    • Build, cultivate, and steward meaningful relationships with donors, partners, foundations, and community stakeholders.
    • Use data, metrics, and critical thinking to guide strategy, adapt approaches, and achieve goals.
    • Communicate clearly and persuasively, translating organizational impact into compelling narratives for donors, leadership, and the Board.
    • Lead collaboratively across teams while working independently with accountability, providing guidance and feedback with professionalism and respect.
    Essential Competencies & Duties
    • Lead Firefly Autism's development department, setting strategy and directing all fundraising activities.
    • Partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Development Committee to advance a comprehensive, sustainable strategy and strengthen governance-level engagement.
    • Effectively manage the development team, including the Data & Impact Manager and the Events, PR & Marketing Coordinator, ensuring alignment, accountability, and impact.
    • Cultivate, solicit, and steward key donor and community relationships, representing Firefly Autism externally and ensuring strong donor experience and long-term philanthropic investment in partnership with the CEO and Board of Directors.
    • Use data and impact reporting to evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and communicate progress to leadership and the Board.
    • Lead and oversee donor-facing communications and marketing efforts.
    • Provide people-centered leadership and contribute positively to Firefly culture by developing, mentoring, and holding accountable staff and partners, while collaborating effectively with clinical, administrative, and executive leaders across the organization.
    • Uphold the highest standards of ethical, inclusive, and donor-centered fundraising practice, exercising sound judgment and professionalism in all philanthropic relationships and communications.
    • Translate strategic vision into disciplined execution by prioritizing initiatives, managing complexity, and ensuring consistent follow-through on goals, timelines, and outcomes.
    • Lived or professional experience aligned with neurodiversity-affirming values is preferred.
    • Success in this role is measured by achieving sustainable, diversified fundraising growth aligned with organizational priorities; strengthening donor and board engagement; effectively leading and retaining a high-performing development team; and demonstrating clear, data-informed progress toward annual and long-term revenue and impact goals.
    Professional Development and Training
    • Actively engage in ongoing learning related to Firefly Autism's mission, services, and the evolving landscape of autism and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
    • Identify and engage with professional development as needed for yourself and your team.
    Physical Requirements
    • Perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and moving throughout office and community-based settings.
    • Operate standard office equipment and digital tools necessary to perform core job responsibilities.
    • Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently, with or without accommodation.

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