Director of Development

The Development Director leads CUMAC’s fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, and grant management efforts. This role drives a coordinated, data-informed strategy to support and grow a $2.9M+ annual revenue portfolio.Reporting to the CEO, the Development Director supervises the Marketing & Volunteer Lead and a contracted Grant Writer. This role manages donor relationships, grant performance, and messaging alignment across the organization, with an emphasis on building and growing a budding individual giving program.The Development Director is both strategic and hands-on—responsible for building systems, strengthening relationships, and ensuring consistent execution across all development functions.Responsibilities                             Fundraising & StrategyLead fundraising strategy across individual, corporate, foundation, and government revenue, partnering with the CEO and Board Manage a $2.9M+ portfolio with clear goals and tracking systemsMaintain an annual fundraising and communications calendar Plan and execute an annual fundraising event and a volunteer appreciation event, and open houses and other small eventsGrants ManagementSupervise the contracted Grant Writer and partner with them to:Manage full grant lifecycle: research, submission, tracking, reporting Maintain and update the grant calendar, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are metPrepare and oversee accurate, timely grant reports Develop and help monitor grant budgets in partnership with the finance teamIndividual GivingManage donor pipeline: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship Increase retention, recurring giving, and donor growth**Data & SystemsMaintain and manage the donor database (Donor Perfect) Use data to segment, track performance, and drive fundraising strategy Maintain systems to gather accurate records and reporting tools for funders and partners Marketing & CommunicationOversee marketing and communications Ensure clear, consistent messaging across all channels Translate program impact into donor-facing content Leadership & External EngagementRepresent CUMAC at community events, speaking engagements, and donor meetingsServe as a visible ambassador for the organization with funders and partnersPartner with leadership and program staff to align messaging and outcomesQualifications5–8+ years in nonprofit fundraising Proven success with individual donor cultivation Experience with grants, reporting, budgeting, and compliance Proficient with CRM systems (Donor Perfect preferred) Experience with government grant systems (SAGE a plus) Strong organization, communication, and follow-through Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Commitment to CUMAC’s mission and community-centered approach