Job Opening: Director of Development

Position: Director of Development (Permanent)

Location: Honolulu

Industry: Education

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually, depending on experience

The Director of Development is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and management of all fundraising activities. This includes major gifts, annual giving campaigns, grants, capital campaigns, donor stewardship, and fundraising events. The Director works closely with organizational leadership to build a culture of philanthropy that supports the mission and long-term sustainability of the institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute an annual development plan to meet fundraising goals.

• Lead all aspects of the annual giving program, including donor segmentation and appeals.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects.

• Manage capital campaign initiatives and fundraising events.

• Research, write, and manage grant proposals and reporting.

• Oversee donor database management, gift acknowledgment, and reporting accuracy.

• Collaborate with communications and marketing staff to create compelling fundraising materials.

• Provide development reports to leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Engage alumni, parents, community leaders, and other stakeholders in development efforts.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in fundraising, advancement, or nonprofit development.

• Proven success managing major gifts and annual giving programs.

• Knowledge of cash, stock, securities, planned giving, recurring donations, and donor tax benefits.

• Experience with donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and Google Workspace.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strategic thinker with experience in policy and budget planning.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Self-starter with the ability to meet goals independently.