Development Director

Job Title

Development Director

Status

Full-time

Reports to

Executive Director

Location

North Carolina; hybrid-remote with occasional travel within the state

Direct Reports

Yes

Position Overview

The Development Director, in collaboration with Equality NC Staff and Board, oversees and is responsible for all the organization’s fundraising activities and manages relationships with the organization’s financial partners. Duties include cultivating new, current, and former donors to encourage ongoing contributions, seeking out opportunities for financial support through grants and sponsorships, and planning fundraising events.

Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Develop and execute the annual development plan, revenue strategy, and year-round fundraising calendar in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• In collaboration with Comms dept., develop strategy and creation of annual and seasonal fundraising campaigns, including creation of appeals, messaging, segmentation, and donor journeys.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Manage sponsorship outreach, fulfillment, and relationship growth.
• Represent Equality NC at funder-supported conferences, community events, and statewide engagement opportunities.
• Maintain and grow partnerships that advance Equality NC's mission and visibility.

Grant Writing & Funders

• Lead all grant writing, reporting, compliance, and funder communication.
• Maintain strong relationships with foundations, corporate funders, and institutional partners.
• Ensure compliance with all public support and third-party funding requirements (e.g., State Employees Campaign, Candid/GuideStar, workplace giving platforms).

Database & Revenue Management

• Oversee all aspects of donor database management, including data integrity, segmentation, performance troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Log and reconcile all sources of contributed income in coordination with Operations/Finance.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics to support decision-making and track fundraising performance.
• Reconciliation of gift entry on a monthly basis

Events & Third-Party Fundraising

• Plan, manage, and execute all aspects of the annual gala and major fundraising events.
• Provide support, logistics, and promotional coordination for all third-party fundraising events.
• Collaborate with community partners to expand event-based fundraising opportunities.

Communications, Appeals & Campaign Strategy

• Develop all fundraising appeals, campaign collateral, and donor-facing materials in partnership with the Communications Department.
• Build and manage year-round fundraising campaigns, including email series, direct mail, social media integrations, and donor stewardship touchpoints.
• Coordinate development-related messaging, scheduling, and campaign timelines across teams.
• Ensure consistent, mission-aligned storytelling and donor engagement using best practices in segmentation and donor psychology.

Organizational Leadership

• Serve as staff liaison to the Development Committee, providing updates, reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to organizational budgeting, forecasting, and long-term revenue planning.
• Maintain a strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising best practices, ethics, and compliance standards.

Qualifications/Experience

• Five or more years of professional experience in nonprofit development required
• Experience working with or on behalf of LGBTQIA+ communities preferred
• Demonstrated success in grant writing, donor cultivation, and event management
• Strong proficiency with CRM/donor databases, data segmentation, and reporting
• Ability to manage statewide relationships and represent the organization at events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a one-person development department while collaborating effectively across teams
• Experience managing or contributing to budgets over $1 million

Work Environment

This is a hybrid-remote position with occasional travel within the state.  There are no direct reports at this time, however, the department may grow to include 1-2 additional staff.

Compensation and Benefits

• The hiring salary for this position is $78,000
• Health (employer pays 80%), dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance employer pays (100%)
• Generous PTO and 15-16 paid holidays per year

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and two Development-focused writing samples to hr@equalitync.org. Your cover letter should express your specific interest in and qualifications for this role.

Priority application deadline is August 5 and applications may not remain open after this deadline. Interviews will begin in August. We anticipate a start date in the first week of September 2026.

Equality NC is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

August 5, 2026