Development Director - Sandy Springs - Goodwin Recruiting

    Goodwin Recruiting
    Goodwin Recruiting Sandy Springs

    1 day ago

    Full time $70,000 - $100,000 (USD) per year
    Description

    Lead Fundraising Strategy for a Premier Cultural Organization

    This is a high-visibility leadership role for a strategic, relationship-driven development professional who excels at building diversified revenue streams, cultivating major donors, and partnering closely with executive leadership and the board.

    Role Impact

    The Development Director is responsible for advancing the organization's mission by designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports both annual operations and long-term growth initiatives. The role oversees a full development portfolio, including:

    • Annual giving
    • Major gifts
    • Corporate sponsorships
    • Foundation and government grants
    • Planned giving
    • Special events
    • A rolling capacity-building and vision campaign

    Key Responsibilities

    Fundraising Strategy & Execution

    • Develop and implement a multi-channel fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities and long-term vision
    • Create annual fundraising plans with measurable targets across all giving levels and revenue sources
    • Monitor performance using data and metrics; adjust tactics to optimize results and sustainability

    Donor Development & Revenue Growth

    • Increase average gift size and donor retention through targeted cultivation and stewardship
    • Proactively identify, cultivate, and solicit new individual, foundation, and corporate prospects
    • Manage donor engagement timelines across the full giving cycle to maintain momentum
    • Identify and pursue new grant and government funding opportunities
    • Design and launch a planned giving program, including outreach materials and processing systems

    Events, Sponsorships & Campaigns

    • Plan and execute fundraising events in collaboration with internal teams
    • Secure cash and in-kind sponsorships that support programming and operations
    • Align fundraising initiatives with communications and audience engagement strategies

    Leadership, Board & Infrastructure

    • Manage development staff and external contractors with clear accountability
    • Serve as primary staff liaison to the Board's Development Committee
    • Support board members and volunteer leaders in fundraising and donor engagement
    • Oversee CRM systems, workflows, and fundraising tools to ensure operational excellence

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    You are a results-oriented fundraising leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

    Required Qualifications

    • 5+ years of experience in development, advancement, or business affairs
    • Demonstrated success securing major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners
    • Experience managing diverse funding streams (individual giving, grants, sponsorships, events)
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
    • Bachelor's degree

    Preferred Experience

    • Arts, cultural, or mission-driven nonprofit experience
    • Experience working with boards and volunteer committees

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