Senior Director of Development and Donor Engagement at Harc Inc

Hartford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Grant Management, Event Planning, Strategic Communication, Team Leadership, CRM Systems, Major Gift Cultivation, Corporate Sponsorships, Storytelling, Marketing Management, Philanthropic Strategy

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Position: Senior Director of Development and Donor Engagement Location: Hartford, CT Salary: $90,00-$110,000 Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends Reports To: President & CEO Why Join Harc? Harc has been a leader for over 70 years in creating meaningful, inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. We are looking for an innovative, relationship-driven Senior Director of Development & Communication to oversee fundraising, donor engagement, and storytelling initiatives that support our mission. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference while shaping the philanthropic strategy of a trusted nonprofit. What You’ll Do As a key member of Harc’s leadership team, you will: * Drive Philanthropy Strategy: Design and execute an annual Development Plan that fuels organizational growth. * Lead Donor Engagement: Build and steward relationships with individual donors, major gift prospects, foundations, and corporate partners. * Oversee Grants & Events: Manage grants lifecycle and lead signature events like Harc’s Gala and Walk N Roll. * Shape Our Story: Oversee Marketing and Communication Manager to deliver compelling campaigns, donor communications, and brand-aligned messaging. * Inspire & Lead: Supervise a talented team (Events Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, and Grant Writer) and engage board committees to amplify impact. What We’re Looking For * Proven Fundraiser: 5–7+ years in development with success in individual giving, events, and grants. * Relationship Builder: Skilled in cultivating major donors and corporate sponsors with integrity and discretion. * Strategic Communicator: Exceptional writer and storyteller who can inspire donors and partners. * Team Leader: Experience managing staff and collaborating across departments. * Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with CRM systems, digital campaigns, and data-driven strategies Why You’ll Love It Here * Mission That Matters: Every dollar raised transforms lives. * Collaborative Culture: A small, passionate team with a big impact. * Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, 94% employer-paid medical premiums, generous PTO, 401(k) with a generous employer contribution, and more.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director will design and execute the annual development plan to drive organizational growth and philanthropy. They will lead donor engagement, oversee grants and signature events, and manage the marketing and communications team.