Benefits:
About House of Hope
House of Hope is a nonprofit recovery organization focused on helping individuals rebuild their lives through treatment, support, and long-term recovery services. Our work is rooted in restoration, stability, and community impact.
About the Role
House of Hope is seeking a mission-driven Development Director to lead fundraising and grant development efforts that strengthen the organization’s financial stability and long-term impact. This role is ideal for a strategic relationship-builder who can secure public and private funding, expand donor engagement, and ensure strong stewardship of contributed resources.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Development Director will design, implement, and monitor a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities, funder expectations, and sound governance practices. The successful candidate will bring strong writing, planning, and collaboration skills to help advance House of Hope’s mission through sustainable revenue growth.
What You’ll Do
· Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to develop, execute, and evaluate the annual fundraising and development plan
· Research, write, submit, and manage grant proposals and funding requests to foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual donors
· Identify and assess local, state, and federal funding opportunities that align with organizational programs and priorities
· Oversee the full grant lifecycle, including submissions, deadlines, compliance, reporting, renewals, and closeout documentation
· Maintain adherence to funder guidelines and reporting timelines to protect funding eligibility and organizational accountability
· Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, community partners, and alumni in alignment with House of Hope’s mission and values
· Support development communications, including newsletters, annual reports, donor materials, and campaign messaging
· Help grow digital fundraising efforts through online engagement, email outreach, and social media support as resources allow
· Coordinate fundraising events and special initiatives, including occasional evening or weekend participation when needed
What You Bring
Education
· Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field
Experience
· At least 1 year of grant writing experience required
· At least 5 years of professional fundraising or development experience required
· Experience in behavioral health, nonprofit services, or human services strongly preferred
Skills & Strengths
· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with design or publishing tools such as Publisher or Adobe InDesign is a plus
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive grant and donor communications
· Highly organized with strong analytical, documentation, and project management abilities
· Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and funding opportunities with accuracy and follow-through
· Self-directed, dependable, and able to handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion
· Professional presence and commitment to ethical fundraising practices
Work Environment & Schedule
· This is an in-person position; remote work is not available
· Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts
· Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed for events, donor activities, or special initiatives
House of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace and we utilize E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.
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