Director of Development

Director of Development – Hand To Hold

Hand to Hold® is a nationally recognized nonprofit on a mission to ensure that every NICU family has a hand to hold when they need it most. One in seven babies born in the U.S. spends time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Parenting a child in the NICU is a traumatic experience that increases a parent’s risk for developing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).

Hand to Hold provides compassionate, early‑intervention mental health support before, during, and after a NICU stay—at no cost to families nationwide.

As a Best Place for Working Parents® (2022–2025), Hand to Hold is seeking a dynamic, mission‑driven Director of Development who will lead with both heart and hustle. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role combines hands‑on fundraising execution with collaborative team leadership to strengthen and grow annual revenue beyond $1.5M in FY26.

• Fundraising & Donor Engagement
  • Lead execution of Hand to Hold’s comprehensive fundraising plan across individual, corporate, foundation, and event channels.
  • Manage a portfolio of major donors ($7,500+), with the Executive Director stewarding donors at or above $50,000 annually.
  • Partner with the Board of Directors to strengthen their role in fundraising, including training and equipping members for donor engagement.
  • Partner with the Executive Director to advance the Hope Campaign and other multi‑year giving initiatives.
  • Ensure timely, meaningful, and personalized stewardship for all donors and funders.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Supervise and mentor a cross‑functional development team, including:
    • Corporate Partnerships & Grants Manager – manages corporate relationships and grants >$5,000.
    • Development Manager – oversees CRM, reporting, and fundraising systems.
    • CRM & Stewardship Coordinator (part‑time) – manages grants