hope+door Director of Development and 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.