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About the Role

The Director of Development is the senior fundraising leader responsible for implementing and managing a comprehensive fundraising program that expands philanthropic revenue, strengthens donor relationships, and supports the organization's long-term financial sustainability. This role serves as a key member of the Advancement leadership team, executing fundraising strategies aligned with Project Hospitality's mission and goals.

Responsibilities

Implement fundraising strategies established in partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer.
Lead annual giving, major gifts, foundation relations, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and special events.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners.
Research, craft, and submit compelling proposals for private grant opportunities & competitive government RFPs.
Compile post-award deliverables and prepare comprehensive grant reports for funders.
Expand unrestricted philanthropic revenue and strengthen donor engagement.
Establish measurable fundraising goals, utilize data to evaluate performance, and identify growth opportunities.
Oversee the daily operations of the Development Department.
Supervise and develop the Senior Development Associate and assigned development staff.
Coordinate the work of fundraising consultants, grant writers, and strategic partners.
Ensure accurate CRM management, prospect tracking, fundraising analytics, and performance measurement.
Strengthen departmental systems, processes, and infrastructure to support fundraising excellence.
Support the Chief Advancement Officer in advancing the Board Development Committee's work.
Prepare fundraising reports, dashboards, presentations, and donor briefings.
Assist with Board engagement, donor cultivation strategies, and special fundraising initiatives.
Collaborate closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and executive leadership on strategic fundraising priorities.
Represent Project Hospitality to donors, foundations, corporations, community organizations, elected officials, and strategic partners.
Strengthen Project Hospitality's visibility within Staten Island and the greater New York philanthropic community.
Support donor communications, stewardship activities, and advancement marketing initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising or development leadership experience.
Demonstrated success securing and stewarding major gifts.
Proven experience developing relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
Experience managing fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and development operations.
Experience supervising staff and managing multiple fundraising initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational, project management, and strategic planning abilities.

Skills

Fundraising
Donor Relations
Major Gifts
Annual Giving
Foundation Relations
Corporate Partnerships
Donor Stewardship
Fundraising Campaigns
Special Events
Grant Writing
CRM Management
Fundraising Analytics
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Interpersonal Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Presentation Skills

Location

Staten Island, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
Direct Hire

Experience Level

5-7 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - $85,000

About the Company

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.

Equal Opportunity

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.