EPITEC · 2 hours ago
Development Director
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expEPITEC is an organization seeking a Development Director to lead their fundraising strategy and revenue initiatives. The role involves managing fundraising programs, overseeing donor communications, and providing leadership to the development team while ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values.
Information TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Brittany (Park) Groner
Responsibilities
Lead the organization’s overall fundraising strategy in partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors
Develop, execute, and monitor annual and long-term fundraising plans aligned with organizational priorities and revenue goals
Manage fundraising budgets, revenue forecasting, performance tracking, and regular reporting to leadership and Board
Ensure fundraising systems, processes, and data support effective decision-making and sustainable growth
Lead and execute all fundraising programs, including annual giving, major gifts, grants, planned giving, events, and school-based fundraising initiatives
Manage a personal portfolio of major donors and lead donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
Ensure fundraising activities are mission-aligned, donor-centered, and designed to deepen long-term engagement
Provide strategic leadership and direct supervision to the development and communications team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
Facilitate, recruit, support, and partner with fundraising and event committees to advance fundraising goals
Develop and equip board members and volunteers with tools, training, and guidance to effectively engage in fundraising and donor relationships
Oversee donor communications and stewardship strategies, including appeals, acknowledgments, and ongoing engagement, in collaboration with the Communications Manager
Ensure effective use of the donor database and fundraising systems to support accurate reporting, grant management, and timely donor stewardship
Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance to maximize return on investment and ensure best practices are consistently applied
Serve as a member of the organization’s leadership team, contributing to cross-functional collaboration and organizational planning
Model and uphold DRDFS’ culture, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all fundraising and leadership activities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years of nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated success across major gifts, grants, events, and annual giving
Proven experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies and meeting revenue goals
At least one year of experience supervising staff and/or leading volunteers
Demonstrated success managing relationships with major donors, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Experience with foundation fundraising and grant writing, including proposal development and reporting
Experience creating, managing, and monitoring fundraising budgets and revenue projections
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to represent an organization effectively to diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Experience using donor databases, reporting tools, and email marketing platforms to support fundraising and stewardship efforts
Bachelor's degree required
Deep alignment with the mission, values, and culture for Scholars, including a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Company
EPITEC
Epitec is a premier technology services and professional staffing company.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
EPITEC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (189)
2024 (148)
2023 (154)
2022 (266)
2021 (203)
2020 (172)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Ruma
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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