Director of Development

Position Title: Part‑Time Director of Development

Location: Hybrid

Chemo Buddies is seeking a passionate and organized Part‑Time Director of Development to lead our fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts. This role is ideal for a nonprofit professional who thrives in relationship‑building, storytelling, and strategic planning while working collaboratively with staff, board members, and volunteers.

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and sponsors
• Maintain accurate donor and sponsor records in CRM systems (Bloomerang and Qgiv)
• Review donor and prospect lists to identify opportunities for increased giving, major gifts, in‑kind donations, sponsor ships, and corporate support
• Create and implement an annual fundraising strategy with actionable goals
• Lead fundraising campaigns across multiple channels (mail, online, events, grants, planned giving)
• Play an integral role in planning and executing fundraising events (Hopefest, Cork and Fork, golf outing, etc)
• Identify grant opportunities aligned with Chemo Buddies’ mission
• Oversee grant applications, submissions, and reporting requirements

• Represent Chemo Buddies at community events and networking opportunities (such as E‑rep and ANEW events).
• Build and strengthen relationships with community stakeholders and partner organizations
• Enhance the organization’s public presence and awareness

• Passionate advocate for the mission of Chemo Buddies
• Prefer 2 years of professional experience in mission‑oriented fundraising, donor relations, corporate sponsor ships, or sales and marketing
• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred
• Proven leadership skills with experience in fundraising and marketing strategy
• Strong communicator with excellent writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Experience using nonprofit CRM systems (Bloomerang preferred), including reporting and basic list building preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in one‑on‑one, small‑group, and large‑group settings