Director of Development at Hero's Bridge Director of Development at Hero's Bridge in Warrenton, Virginia Posted in 4 days ago.

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full-time Company Description Hero's Bridge is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving elderly veterans aged 65 and older. The organization supports, advocates for, and honors aging veterans through six specialized programs that address their unique needs. Team members work closely with veterans, families, and community partners to improve quality of life and access to services. Hero's Bridge offers a mission-driven environment for individuals who are committed to meaningful, direct impact in the lives of veterans.

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HERO'S BRIDGE

Director of Development Position Summary The Director of Development serves as the strategic leader of all revenue-generating activities for Hero's Bridge. This position is responsible for building and advancing a comprehensive development program including annual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, events, and capital campaign strategy. Working in close partnership with the CEO and COO, this role drives revenue growth, strengthens donor relationships, and positions the organization for long-term sustainability. Reports To Chief Executive Officer Schedule 40 hours per week Hybrid Salary Range $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year Supervises Communications & Events Coordinator Foundations & Grants Coordinator Key Responsibilities Revenue Strategy & Planning Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals. Establish annual revenue targets across all funding streams. Create revenue forecasting models and fundraising dashboards. Diversify funding sources to strengthen long-term sustainability. Major Gifts & Individual Giving Manage a portfolio of major donors and high-capacity prospects. Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans. Partner with CEO on major gift strategy and donor engagement. Increase donor retention and average gift size. Annual Fund & Campaigns Oversee all annual fund campaigns (mail, digital, peer-to-peer, events). Lead preparation and coordination of capital campaign efforts. Ensure campaign strategy aligns with annual fundraising priorities. Institutional Funding Oversight Supervise foundation and government funding strategy. Ensure high-quality grant submissions and reporting compliance. Integrate institutional funding into broader development strategy. Corporate & Community Partnerships Develop corporate sponsorship strategy. Strengthen business partnerships and community relationships. Oversee revenue performance of signature events. Board & Executive Partnership Prepare fundraising reports for board meetings. Support board engagement in fundraising efforts. Serve as strategic advisor to CEO on revenue growth. Qualifications 5-8+ years progressive fundraising experience. Demonstrated major gift experience. Experience in small to mid-sized nonprofit growth environments. Strong strategic planning and leadership skills. Experience supervising development staff preferred.

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Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

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Fundraising:

5 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Warrenton, VA 20186