Development Director

The Development Director is a passionate, mission-driven leader responsible for advancing the mission of Connor’s Heroes through strategic fundraising and meaningful relationship-building. The Director leads all fundraising efforts, with a strong focus on donor engagement, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and the organization’s signature gala—the Annual Heroes Art Ball. Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, the Development Director ensures sustainable growth while honoring the childhood cancer families we serve.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Connor’s Heroes’ mission and values
• Set and achieve annual revenue goals across multiple fundraising channels
• Use data, donor insights, and storytelling to grow and sustain support

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Connor’s Heroes’ mission and values
• Set and achieve annual revenue goals across multiple fundraising channels
• Use data, donor insights, and storytelling to grow and sustain support

• Cultivate authentic, long-term relationships with individual donors, sponsors, and major gift prospects
• Manage a portfolio of donors with personalized stewardship and engagement
• Work closely with staff on the impact of giving through compelling stories of hope and resilience

• Help lead the planning and execution of Connor’s Heroes’ signature fundraising gala, The Heroes Art Ball
• Coordinate sponsor ships, donor cultivation, guest experience, and post-event stewardship
• Support additional events, including golf tournaments, peer-to-peer campaigns, leadership giving events and community fundraisers

• Secure and steward corporate donors and work closely with the Community Engagement Manager on new and existing partnerships
• Serve as a public ambassador for Connor’s Heroes at events and in the community

• Partner with the Executive Director to actively engage the Board of Directors in fundraising
• Support board members and volunteers with tools, coaching, and confidence to share the mission
• Prepare fundraising reports and updates for the Board Development Committee

• Assist with maintaining accurate donor records and reporting through the CRM, Donor Perfect
• Serve as the primary administrator of Connor’s Heroes’ fundraising and event platform, One Cause
• Coordinate donor mailings, invitations, and solicitations
• Track metrics, evaluate outcomes, and continuously refine strategies
• Other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Executive Director

• 5+ years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience
• Proficiency with donor database systems (preferably Donor Perfect and One Cause)
• Demonstrated success in major gifts, events, and donor stewardship
• Experience managing large-scale fundraising events
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a hospital environment when necessary
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evening and weekend hours.