1,000 Dreams Fund · 1 month ago
Development Director (Fund Raising)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$55K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years exp1,000 Dreams Fund is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on expanding access to educational opportunities for young women. The Development Director will lead and grow fundraising efforts, managing a small development team and driving revenue through various channels such as grants and corporate sponsorships.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Own and execute the organization’s comprehensive development strategy, with a strong focus on grants, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, and individual giving
Develop and implement a major gifts strategy, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Lead grant strategy and submissions, including researching funding opportunities, writing proposals, managing deadlines, and reporting requirements
Design and oversee annual giving programs, including digital campaigns, direct mail, and donor appeals
Identify, cultivate, and steward corporate sponsors, foundations, and institutional partners aligned with the mission
Track fundraising performance against goals and provide regular reporting to the CEO and Board
Build and manage strong relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners
Oversee donor cultivation, stewardship, and impact reporting to ensure long-term engagement and retention
Maintain accurate donor records and pipelines within the donor database
Partner with leadership to position the organization for long-term, sustainable funding growth
Work closely with the Board of Directors, Leadership Council, Junior Board, and Advancement Committee to expand the organization’s network and fundraising reach
Support board members in donor engagement, introductions, and fundraising initiatives
Prepare development updates, reports, and materials for board meetings
Manage and mentor a small development team, providing clear priorities, accountability, and professional development
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Development Department, including administrative processes and campaign execution
Foster a collaborative, results-oriented fundraising culture aligned with the organization’s mission
Assist with fundraising events, sponsor engagement, and donor-focused programming
Collaborate on social media and marketing efforts related to development campaigns
Participate in special fundraising initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree required
3–5+ years of nonprofit development experience, ideally in a fundraising or advancement role
Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing, and corporate partnerships
Experience managing donors, sponsors, and fundraising pipelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, and donor/development databases
Familiarity with digital fundraising and social media marketing
A genuine passion for the organization's mission and impact
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Previous experience managing or leading a small team is strongly preferred
Business development or sales experience is a plus
Company
1,000 Dreams Fund
The 1,000 Dreams Fund is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the dreams of young women.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Christie Garton
Founder & CEO
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