Senior Director of Development

Job Title: Senior Director of Development

We're looking for a passionate, relationship-focused individual to help grow and strengthen our fundraising efforts. In this role, you'll bring people together-supporting events, building meaningful donor relationships, and helping secure the resources needed to advance our mission.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both strategy and hands-on work, and who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

About InReach:

InReach is a non-profit healthcare agency that provides a variety of support services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to be a leader in providing innovative housing, employment, and community services to support those with IDD and their families. Our vision at InReach is empowering people we support to realize their goals, aspirations, and dreams are within reach.

We are proud of our company culture and our inclusive environment where our employees can thrive and succeed in meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Events & Campaigns

• Plan and coordinate fundraising events and campaigns alongside the development team, volunteer committees, Board of Directors, and staff
• Support sponsor outreach, donor engagement, event logistics, program development, and post-event follow-up

Donor & Community Engagement

• Build and nurture relationships with individual donors, corporations, civic groups, and foundations
• Identify new supporters while strengthening relationships with existing donors to grow engagement and giving

Major Gifts & Planned Giving

• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to identify and connect with major gift prospects
• Support planned giving efforts and help ensure donors feel recognized and appreciated

Grant Writing & Management

• Research grant opportunities that align with our mission
• Write and submit proposals, manage deadlines, and collaborate with program staff to ensure strong applications

Annual Fund & Communications

• Help develop and carry out annual giving campaigns
• Create thoughtful donor communications such as appeals, newsletters, and impact reports
• Ensure donors feel informed, appreciated, and connected to our work

Database Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate donor records
• Track fundraising progress and generate reports
• Use data to help guide decisions and improve outcomes

Fund Development Operations

• Oversee gift processing and acknowledgments
• Support matching gift and tribute programs
• Help create new fundraising initiatives and ensure timely donor recognition

Marketing & Media Collaboration

• Work with communications staff to promote fundraising efforts
• Support storytelling and outreach to share our impact and mission

Professional Growth & Team Support

• Stay current on fundraising best practices through learning and networking
• Support the Chief Development Officer and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment
• Pitch in where needed-because teamwork is at the heart of what we do

Qualifications:

1. Possess a bachelor's degree.
2. 10 years of experience in non-profit development and fundraising.
3. Experience with special event coordination, working with volunteers, annual giving campaigns, and grant writing.
4. Excellent writing and communication skills
5. Have good computer skills – experience with donor database a plus
6. Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
7. Ability to perform essential job results, physical tasks and mental tasks.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Location: 4014 Monroe Rd. Building 4, Ste. 170, Charlotte, NC 28205

Pay Rate: $100,00 per year

What we offer:

• Flexible schedule with hybrid work option
• Benefit plan package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) match, PTO, Life, Short/Long Term Disability, Teledoc
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
• Partnership discounts with local businesses
• Continuing education perks

Our agency is growing very quickly, which allows for more opportunity for career growth. We have 2 administrative offices, located in Charlotte and Monroe and have a full list of our open positions on www.inreachnc.org

To Apply: Please complete an InReach application and include your resume and cover letter.