Director of Development & Donor Experience

The role

The Director of Development & Donor Experience will oversee the team, processes, and systems that power fundraising at Found Village. This position centers on operations and team leadership to build the operational backbone for the organization's revenue strategy.

What you will do

• Turn the Co-Executive Director’s revenue strategy into clear development plans and coordinated action.
• Own and strengthen the development operating system, including CRM practices, database-entry processes, prospect strategies, campaign tracking, development reporting, and fundraising forecasts.
• Define donor segments and engagement pathways, creating consistent donor experience through stewardship frameworks, engagement cadence, and related events.
• Facilitate weekly revenue and prospect movement meetings.
• Supervise Development Operations staff, develop people, set clear expectations, and lead execution and accountability.
• Help hire and scale the development team as organizational needs evolve.
• Partner with executive leadership on top-tier donor strategy and with marketing on donor communications.
• Support donor-facing, volunteer, and community interactions.
• Gradually assume responsibility for grants and broader development leadership as the organization grows.

Required qualifications

• At least seven years of progressively responsible development or fundraising experience, including nonprofit work and leadership experience building or strengthening a development function
• Experience supporting capital campaigns or major fundraising initiatives
• Proven success in development operations and pipeline management, with systems thinking
• Strong leadership and operational skills, balancing strategy with firsthand execution
• Relationship-building and proactive communication skills, including seeking clarity, respectfully challenging ideas, and exercising sound judgment in donor-facing situations
• An organized, consistent, conscientious, and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to partner with a fast-moving, visionary leader and adapt to evolving roles and systems in a growing organization
• A mission-driven approach, personal connection to Found Village’s purpose, and thoughtful, clearly articulated career goals

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and relevant experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and other health-related benefit options
• Generous PTO, sick leave, holidays, and built-in self-care days
• Professional development funds
• Discounted YMCA membership

About the company

Found Village believes every young person has strengths, potential, and a future worth investing in. The organization partners with families, schools, and community systems to surround teens with trusted, lasting relationships.