hope+door Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships

Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships - hope+door

Benefits available on the 1st of the month, following only 30 days of employment:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Short-Term Disability Income Insurance – at no cost!
• Long-Term Disability Income Insurance – at no cost! 
• Life Insurance – at no cost! *Additional buy-up option available
• 401K plan with employer match

Added benefits: 

• Tuition assistance program - up to $4,000 annually
• $1,000 employee referral rewards
• 15 PTO days per year
• 1 volunteer time off day per year
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 20% rent discount at any Berger community – eligible on your first day of employment

Location: Wayne, PA

Type: Full Time

The Director of Partnerships & Resource Development is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual revenue goals and support hope+door’s mission.  Key responsibilities include identifying and pursuing new revenue growth opportunities, stewarding existing sponsor and donor relationships, and increasing overall fundraising to support the scaling of hope+door nationally. 

As the Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships, you will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual revenue goals and support the organization’s mission. 
•  Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with multifamily housing industry sponsors, individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources. 
• Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives. 
• Implement and manage donor communications, grant proposals, reports, and other fundraising materials. 
• Oversee donor database management, ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely acknowledgments, and reporting on donor engagement. 
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and board of directors to identify funding priorities and opportunities. 
• Provide regular reports on fundraising activities and progress to the Executive Director and board of directors. 
• Work in partnership with the Executive Director to develop and manage the fundraising budget. 
• Collaborate with the Executive Director as a thought partner on strategies to grow the national impact of hope+door. 
• Attend Board meetings and other meetings and events and positively represent hope+door in the community. 

What we are looking for: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related field. 
• Proven track record of successfully securing contributions and managing donor relationships.  
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing special fundraising events. 
• Proven ability to develop and manage fundraising budgets, set financial goals, and track progress against KPIs. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel; knowledge of fundraising CRM systems. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience writing grant proposals and fundraising materials. 
• Experience in working with executives, boards, and committees. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to synthesize information and craft reports and communication tools that align with our mission and organizational values. 
• Must be adaptable with the ability to problem-solve and multi-task. 
• Passion for the mission of preventing homelessness among families with children.