Director, Development

The mission of Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We empower girls to be confident in themselves, prepared for their futures, and ready to take their place in the world. The Director, Development is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, with a focus on mid-level ($25,000 and below) individual donor cultivation. This role bridges the gap between day-to-day fundraising operations and major gifts, ensuring a strong donor pipeline for long-term sustainability.

   Fundraising Strategy & Execution  

·      Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan with the CEO and Senior Director that aligns with organizational goals.  

·      Lead and manage the Annual Fund, including face-to-face, direct mail, peer-to-peer fundraising, recurring gifts, and donor campaigns with support of marketing consultants.  

·      Support CEO and Senior Director in mid-level donor cultivation, ensuring prospects move toward major gifts.  

·      Work closely with the Grants Contractor to oversee corporate and foundation grant opportunities, ensuring the contractor is aligned with desired outputs.  

·      Partner with the Marketing Contractor to enhance donor communications and fundraising visibility.  

·      Implementation of special event fundraising strategy.

    Donor Engagement & Stewardship  

·      Cultivate and steward a portfolio of individual donors, ensuring meaningful engagement and retention.  

·      Develop corporate sponsorship strategies, ensuring fulfillment and long-term partnership building.  

·      Oversee donor recognition initiatives and impact reporting.  

     Department Management

·      Lead execution of fundraising special events, ensuring seamless coordination across teams.  

·      Work with the board to enhance board giving participation and fundraising engagement.  

·      Supervise and provide directions to the Development Operations Coordinator

·      Strategic Thinker – Ability to develop and execute fundraising plans that align with long-term organizational goals.  

·      Relationship Builder – Strong interpersonal skills to engage donors, corporate partners, and board members.  

·      Data-Driven Decision Maker – Experience leveraging donor data for fundraising insights and growth.  

·      Project Management – Ability to juggle multiple priorities, from events to campaigns to donor relations.  

·      Fundraising Experience – Proven experience in donor cultivation, annual campaigns, and grant strategy.  

·      Leadership – Comfortable supervising staff, contractors, and volunteers.  

·      3-5 years in fundraising, development, or nonprofit advancement roles.  

·      Experience managing corporate sponsorships, individual donor portfolios, and grants.  

·      Familiarity with CRM donor databases (e.g., Bloomerang, MailChimp, etc.).  

·      Event planning experience is a plus.