Chemo Buddies · 3 days ago
Director of Development
Chemo Buddies is seeking a passionate and organized Part-Time Director of Development to lead our fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts. This role is ideal for a nonprofit professional who thrives in relationship-building, storytelling, and strategic planning while working collaboratively with staff, board members, and volunteers.
Responsibilities
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and sponsors
Maintain accurate donor and sponsor records in CRM systems (Bloomerang and Qgiv)
Review donor and prospect lists to identify opportunities for increased giving, major gifts, in-kind donations, sponsorships, and corporate support
Create and implement an annual fundraising strategy with actionable goals
Lead fundraising campaigns across multiple channels (mail, online, events, grants, planned giving)
Play an integral role in planning and executing fundraising events (Hopefest, Cork and Fork, golf outing, etc)
Identify grant opportunities aligned with Chemo Buddies’ mission
Oversee grant applications, submissions, and reporting requirements
Represent Chemo Buddies at community events and networking opportunities (such as E-rep and ANEW events)
Build and strengthen relationships with community stakeholders and partner organizations
Enhance the organization’s public presence and awareness
Qualification
Required
Passionate advocate for the mission of Chemo Buddies
Proven leadership skills with experience in fundraising and marketing strategy
Strong communicator with excellent writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one, small-group, and large-group settings
Preferred
2 years of professional experience in mission-oriented fundraising, donor relations, corporate sponsorships, or sales and marketing
Nonprofit experience strongly preferred
Experience using nonprofit CRM systems (Bloomerang preferred), including reporting and basic list building preferred
Benefits
No health benefits
Flexible work schedule
Company
Chemo Buddies
Created by the fighters, for the fighters. So that no one ever has to go through chemo alone.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase