Director of Development

Madonna Mission is a not-for-profit organization that provides education and resettlement support programs for refugee families, with a strong focus on women and elementary-aged children. Founded to offer a safe, compassionate space for refugee community members to learn English, build community, and access educational opportunities, we empower through education.

Madonna Mission is seeking a passionate and strategic Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and grow our financial resources. This is a pivotal moment for our organization, with a current operating budget of $1,000,000 and ambitious plans for growth, including a forthcoming capital campaign.

We are looking for a dynamic, mission-driven development professional who excels in relationship building, major gift cultivation, and donor engagement. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a thriving nonprofit dedicated to education and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

●  Set and achieve annual and long-term fundraising goals in collaboration with the Executive Director

●  Lead major donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

●  Partner with the Board Development Committee to engage and support board members in fundraising

●  Collaborate with the Associate Board on event planning and donor cultivation

●  Build and manage strategic partnerships with corporations and foundations

●  Review and support grant submissions prepared by a contracted grant writer

●  Develop and manage donor communications, including annual reports and impact materials

●  Organize and participate in donor meetings and site visits

● Oversee donor records and gift processing in Little Green Light (CRM)

● Plan and execute development events in partnership with the Events Committee

Skills and Competencies

●  Strong commitment to Madonna Mission’s values and mission

●  Excellent relationship-building and networking skills

●  Self-starter with sound judgment and project management experience

●  Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and exceeding fundraising targets

●  Effective communicator and storyteller who inspires donor support

●  Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset

●  Collaborative, adaptable, and detail-oriented

Qualifications

●  5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including major gifts, grants, and events

●  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred

●  Proficiency in CRM systems (Little Green Light preferred)

●  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

●  Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

●  Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Compensation and Benefits

●  Salary range: $110,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience

●  Health, dental and vision insurance and generous PTO policy

●  Flexible hybrid work environment

To apply: please submit cover letter and resume to peggy@madonnamission.com

Madonna Mission is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.