Director of Development
Location: Remote | Virtual
Type: Full Time
Springboard is seeking a Director of Development to join our team.
About Springboard
Springboard is the leading nonprofit accelerator for the most promising high-potential women entrepreneurs. For over 24 years, it has been a market leader in impacting the growth of scalable, sustainable businesses led by women by providing them with access to a global expert network of successful peer entrepreneurs, relevant industry advisors, targeted investors, and trusted services and tools.
Founded by the groundbreaking leader, media change maker, and executive Kay Koplovitz, Springboard has always reached for the stars. The organization was one of the earliest innovations for women-founded companies, offering a way for women to receive the same level of expert business advice and access to capital as their male counterparts.
Position Overview
Springboard is seeking an effective, mission-driven Director of Development. The Director of Development’s main objective is to create a sustainable financial organization through creative strategies that result in program and fundraising growth.
Responsibilities
The Director of Development is responsible for developing and implementing Springboard’s fundraising strategy. Working closely with the CEO and the Board of Directors, the Director of Development will be responsible for cultivating and expanding relationships with sponsors to secure revenue partnerships, managing fundraising events, and ultimately meeting Springboard’s fundraising goals.
- Build, lead, and manage a strategic Development department that can capably address fundraising through philanthropy, grants, sponsorships, and in-kind support.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for the organization’s portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate supporters.
- Build a pipeline of new prospects by researching, identifying, and cultivating new corporate alliances.
- Initiate and manage successful fundraising campaigns.
- Oversee the successful implementation of fundraising events, including Springboard’s Annual Gala Awards evening.
- Develop and manage an annual development plan and fundraising budget designed to meet fundraising goals.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Development, Fundraising, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
- Five years+ of development experience in a nonprofit or foundation.
- Experience working with a Board of Directors.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in grant writing and proposal development.
- Proven success in developing and managing fundraising campaigns, budgets, and event planning and management.
Compensation & Benefits
This career opportunity offers a competitive starting base salary commensurate with market rates and experience, along with a full benefits package. Benefits include health insurance (including dental and vision), life insurance, a 401(k) matching program, full-time remote work, and PTO.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit resumes to [email protected] and must put “ Director of Development Application” in the subject line.
To apply for this job email your details to info@springboard.org
