JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Development leads Goodwill’s fundraising engine, establishing a healthy donor pipeline, shaping intelligent audience segmentation, managing the grants process, and owning the organization’s fundraising calendar and signature events. This role supervises the Development Coordinator and works cross-functionally to keep cultivation, stewardship, and communications aligned and moving.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Non-profit Management/Development, Public Relations or closely related field required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Progressive nonprofit development experience with strengths in prospecting, segmentation, grants coordination, events and sponsorships/in-kind.
• Proficiency with fundraising CRM systems, list management, and basic reporting/analytics’ strong writing and presentation skills.
• CFRE, Fundraising/Grant Writing certificate, or similar professional credential preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and Car Insurance verification, required.
• Must maintain a good driving record and pass MVR check.
• Must pass background, OSBI checks and drug screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to speak comfortably in a public and/or private setting to engage donors.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships and work cooperatively with individuals of varying personalities.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to toggle between strategy and hands-on execution.
• Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Data curious, deadline-driven, and comfortable coordinating across teams.
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This work requires the following physical activities:

• Sitting for periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity with repetitive motions; talking, hearing and visual acuity.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times without or with assistance.
• Occasional periods of frequent walking and standing.

Perform other duties and projects as required by management.