Director of Development

Director of Development

Many Hands Life sharing Community | SE Michigan | $120,000–$150,000
+ exceptional benefits

Many Hands Life sharing Community is building something rare: a first‑of‑its‑kind life-sharing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, grounded in dignity, purpose, and belonging, and backed by a bold $35M capital initiative. We are seeking a senior development leader who produces results, not just plans them. This role carries clear accountability for fundraising progress, momentum, and outcomes.

This position is designed for a development director who thrives with accountable autonomy, someone who sees an engaged founder as a strategic advantage, not an obstacle, and who is confident in shaping donor strategy, sequencing asks, and recommending “next moves” that lead to commitments. You will be expected to actively drive dollars raised while also building the systems, partnerships, and campaign infrastructure that sustain long‑term success.

This is not a back‑office role: it is a visible, externally facing leadership position with ownership of performance.

Many Hands offers a rare environment for a high‑caliber producer: with a full‑time development assistant, a strong donor website, support from professional social media resources, a two‑year contracted lobbyists relationship, experienced grant writers, and an engaged board/advisory team, allowing you to focus on what matters most: cultivating relationships, closing major commitments, and advancing a transformational campaign. If you are entrepreneurial, disciplined, and energized by measurable outcomes, and want your work to directly shape a legacy community, this role was built for you.

For more information please see the job description attached or contact Kerry Kafafian, Founder & ED at , Kerry.

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As Many Hands’ Development Director you are key to the success of our nonprofit organization. You will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program which allows us to achieve our mission and maximize our impact in the community.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events. Identify and cultivate major gift prospects, corporate and foundation donors, and plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization.
• Manage and lead a capital campaign committee of fundraising volunteers, providing guidance, training, and support. Set goals and expectations for committee members, monitor performance, and provide feedback to ensure fundraising goals are met or exceeded.
• Coordinate communications: execute effective donor communications and marketing materials, develop a compelling message that resonates with potential donors, create donor recognition programs, and craft targeted appeals that drive donations.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Director: collaborate to develop fundraising strategies and goals that align with the organization’s mission and values, present fundraising plans and performance metrics to the Board, and ensure activities are aligned with the overall strategic plan.
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data: track donor engagement and retention rates, analyze revenue streams, and make data‑driven decisions that help the organization achieve its fundraising goals.

• A deep commitment to the mission and values of Many Hands Life sharing Community.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and special events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing a team of fundraising professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Board members, and volunteers.
• Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.