Development Director

The Director of Development will lead and manage all fundraising and development activities for the growing organization. The role involves planning and implementing a comprehensive development and fundraising program that supports Domus’ programming in school engagement, workforce development, and services for young adults. The director will expand fundraising capacity, raise visibility, and position Domus as a leader among youth‑serving nonprofit organizations in Connecticut. Requirements include experience in development, annual appeals, major gifts campaigns, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and strong communication and stewardship skills.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the priorities, vision and mission of the organization with a focus on diversifying sources of funding, growing revenues for programming and assuring long term sustainability.
• Connect, engage and nurture relationships by managing a portfolio of donors and conduct personal visits with donors and prospects; some time will be spent out of the office.
• Identify and build relationships with corporate and business sponsors.
• Monitor and analyze trends in fundraising and donor behavior including, forecasting, and make strategic recommendations for improving fundraising performance and effectiveness.
• Oversee grant proposals, submissions, and reporting.
• Provide regular progress reports including results to date, recent activity, priority contacts to be made and next actions which will be shared with all appropriate parties.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, communicating frequently with stakeholders and providing appropriate event analysis.
• Lead Development Department including setting and managing the departmental budget and supervising the work of departmental staff.
• Manage and oversee the formation and maintenance of necessary development reports and records for the monthly board meetings.
• Provide training, coaching, feedback to development team, including establishing goals, managing performance and ensuring accountability for results.
• Oversee production of compelling fundraising marketing materials which communicate the organizations mission, vision and impact of Domus’ work effectively to donors and supporters.
• Responsible for the effective growth and use of Raiser’s Edge donor database to support fundraising strategy.
• Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related information.

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE & LOCATION

This is a full-time, exempt, year-round position with a competitive health benefits package, 403b plan, and paid time off. The salary range is $150,000-$180,000 and dependent on relevant qualifications and experience.

The work schedule will require the Director of Development to occasionally work a nontraditional work week for fundraising events and will require occasional travel. This job will be based on-site in our administrative offices in Stamford, CT.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Domus is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Domus does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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