Infinite Hero Foundation · 21 hours ago
Director of Development
Infinite Hero Foundation is seeking a Director of Development to design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to advance the organization’s mission. This role focuses on securing major gifts and building relationships with high-capacity donors while ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
Non-profit Organizations
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for Infinite Hero Foundation’s fundraising efforts, including major gifts, events, partnerships, and donor engagement initiatives, in alignment with organizational goals and budgetary needs
Partner closely with the Executive Director to plan, lead, and execute fundraising and awareness campaigns, serving as a key thought partner in setting priorities, goals, and timelines
Design and lead fundraising initiatives to meet and exceed annual revenue targets, including identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities and markets
Build, cultivate, and steward a robust portfolio of individual donors, corporate partners, and volunteers, with an emphasis on long-term relationship building and increased giving
Serve as an external ambassador for Infinite Hero Foundation by representing the organization at networking meetings, conferences, and industry events
Identify, research, and pursue new partnership opportunities within existing and emerging markets
Develop, prepare, and present customized proposals, sponsorship packages, and presentations to prospective and existing partners
Provide subject-matter expertise in a range of fundraising opportunities—including golf tournaments, auctions, and social events—while ensuring events are donor-centered, on-brand, and revenue-positive
Conduct ongoing strategic analysis of the donor base, giving trends, peer organizations, and prospective partners, to inform fundraising strategy and growth
Lead donor stewardship and recognition efforts in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring meaningful engagement, transparency, and retention
Manage donor data integrity and outreach tracking within the organization’s CRM, ensuring accurate reporting and informed decision-making
Direct the planning and execution of silent and live auctions, including solicitation strategy, systems oversight, and post-event follow-up
In collaboration with the Executive Director, lead the development and oversight of fundraising and donor communications—including digital content, newsletters, outreach, and collateral—ensuring consistency with organizational messaging while strengthening donor relationships and expanding the organization’s reach
Design and manage direct mail and digital fundraising campaigns, evaluating performance and optimizing results
Clearly and compellingly articulate Infinite Hero Foundation’s mission, vision, and impact to donors, partners, and the broader community
Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop fundraising goals, event budgets, and timelines, and to monitor performance against organizational deliverables
Travel to key Infinite Hero Foundation events, donor meetings, and partnership opportunities as needed
Qualification
Required
Provide strategic leadership for Infinite Hero Foundation's fundraising efforts, including major gifts, events, partnerships, and donor engagement initiatives, in alignment with organizational goals and budgetary needs
Partner closely with the Executive Director to plan, lead, and execute fundraising and awareness campaigns, serving as a key thought partner in setting priorities, goals, and timelines
Design and lead fundraising initiatives to meet and exceed annual revenue targets, including identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities and markets
Build, cultivate, and steward a robust portfolio of individual donors, corporate partners, and volunteers, with an emphasis on long-term relationship building and increased giving
Serve as an external ambassador for Infinite Hero Foundation by representing the organization at networking meetings, conferences, and industry events
Identify, research, and pursue new partnership opportunities within existing and emerging markets
Develop, prepare, and present customized proposals, sponsorship packages, and presentations to prospective and existing partners
Provide subject-matter expertise in a range of fundraising opportunities—including golf tournaments, auctions, and social events—while ensuring events are donor-centered, on-brand, and revenue-positive
Conduct ongoing strategic analysis of the donor base, giving trends, peer organizations, and prospective partners, to inform fundraising strategy and growth
Lead donor stewardship and recognition efforts in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring meaningful engagement, transparency, and retention
Manage donor data integrity and outreach tracking within the organization's CRM, ensuring accurate reporting and informed decision-making
Direct the planning and execution of silent and live auctions, including solicitation strategy, systems oversight, and post-event follow-up
In collaboration with the Executive Director, lead the development and oversight of fundraising and donor communications—including digital content, newsletters, outreach, and collateral—ensuring consistency with organizational messaging while strengthening donor relationships and expanding the organization's reach
Design and manage direct mail and digital fundraising campaigns, evaluating performance and optimizing results
Clearly and compellingly articulate Infinite Hero Foundation's mission, vision, and impact to donors, partners, and the broader community
Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop fundraising goals, event budgets, and timelines, and to monitor performance against organizational deliverables
Travel to key Infinite Hero Foundation events, donor meetings, and partnership opportunities as needed
Preferred
Familiarity with the military or veteran sector is a plus, but not required
The ideal candidate would be located in the Orange County, California area
Company
Infinite Hero Foundation
Infinite Hero’s pledge to those who have risked their lives is to reward their sacrifice and bravery with support that articulates our gratitude.
Funding
Current Stage
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