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Senior Development Director

Location

Atlanta, Georgia 30339

Date Posted October 23, 2026

Job ID 15878

Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Development Director for an established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening communities through impactful programs and meaningful partnerships. This is an office-based opportunity in Atlanta, GA, with regular opportunities to engage with donors, corporate partners, and community leaders throughout the region.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our partner is seeking an accomplished, relationship-driven fundraising professional to lead donor engagement, strengthen corporate partnerships, and advance significant fundraising initiatives. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to manage an established donor portfolio, cultivate meaningful philanthropic relationships, and contribute directly to the organization's continued growth and community impact. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-oriented professional who enjoys personally securing major gifts, developing fundraising strategies, and collaborating with a dedicated team to achieve ambitious goals.

PERKS

Competitive Compensation: Earn $90,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a $5,400 car allowance.

Comprehensive

Benefits

• Enjoy medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits.

• Retirement & Financial Wellness: Access a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and reimbursement for approved business expenses.

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from paid vacation, ten observed holidays, and a collaborative environment with dedicated administrative support.

• Meaningful Impact & Professional Growth: Build relationships with community leaders, influence fundraising strategy, and contribute to programs that make a lasting difference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives to secure significant individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, and other philanthropic support.

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward an established portfolio of donors while identifying new prospects and opportunities to expand philanthropic partnerships.

• Lead major gift solicitations, develop compelling funding proposals, and personally secure contributions that support organizational growth and established fundraising goals.

• Collaborate with executive leadership, board members, and community stakeholders to strengthen donor engagement, expand corporate partnerships, and advance fundraising strategies.

• Oversee assigned fundraising campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, and special event fundraising efforts in partnership with development and administrative teams.

• Monitor fundraising performance, maintain accurate donor records, and leverage data, reporting, and pipeline management to evaluate progress and achieve revenue objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success in nonprofit development and fundraising, including personally cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts and corporate contributions.

• Proven experience managing substantial donor portfolios, developing fundraising strategies, and achieving significant revenue goals through individual and corporate giving.

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage donors, corporate partners, executives, and community leaders.

• Strategic, results-oriented approach with experience managing fundraising pipelines, evaluating performance metrics, and balancing multiple campaigns and priorities.

• Proficiency with donor management databases, such as Blackbaud or comparable CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This direct-hire opportunity offers an annual base salary of $90,000–$100,000, depending on relevant experience, fundraising accomplishments, and qualifications, plus a $5,400 car allowance. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match; paid vacation; ten observed holidays; and reimbursement for approved business expenses. The position is based in Atlanta, GA, with regular office attendance and opportunities to engage with donors and community partners throughout the region. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required for fundraising events.