Development Director

Overview

City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person. It is with love and compassion we advocate for the overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. And with enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation.

We believe in the power of unity. Poverty, homelessness, mental illness, and substance use disorder are community issues and deserve a community response of support for those working to create a better life for themselves and their loved ones. We are better, together.

Still reading? Great! Now more about the position.

City Care is looking for someone who can imagine what is possible, build the strategies to get there, and sustain momentum throughout the year. As our Development Director, you will guide the planning and execution of our yearly fundraising efforts while strengthening the relationships that make this work possible. You will guide a high-performing team responsible for donor operations, campaigns, major gifts, and initiatives that inspire supporters, grow our donor base, and advance the mission through consistent and thoughtful engagement.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Development.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual campaign strategy to meet revenue goals across individual giving, monthly giving, and seasonal appeals
• Lead and manage a high-performing development team
• Manage, steward, and grow a portfolio of major donors
• Represent City Care in the community through engaging presentations and speaking engagements
• Analyze giving trends and produce regular reports to guide strategy and forecast campaign performance
• Oversee the creation and execution of campaign materials, including mailings, digital appeals, targeted outreach, and donor impact communications
• Partner with the Senior Director of Development and broader development team to align annual giving with organizational priorities
• Collaborate with Communications to ensure cohesive messaging and storytelling throughout all campaign channels
• Coordinate donor segmentation, prospect identification, and targeted cultivation strategies
• Manage stewardship activities through timely acknowledgments, personalized touchpoints, and opportunities for deeper engagement
• Oversee ideation and creation of donor events, including planning, follow-up, and data capture
• Oversee accurate donor records and campaign metrics in the donor database

• Experience in fundraising, annual giving, or campaign management
• A strategic thinker who brings initiative, creativity, and commitment to City Care’s mission
• Proven ability to manage timelines, coordinate projects, and move multiple priorities forward
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on relationship building
• Familiarity with donor management systems, digital fundraising platforms, and segmented outreach