Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Location: Delaware (Hybrid or On-Site) 

Reports to: Executive Director

Type: Full-Time

About Springboard Delaware

Springboard Delaware is a nonprofit on a mission to end homelessness and foster human and community flourishing. We combine housing + essential services to restore dignity, stability, and upward mobility for Delawareans facing acute needs. Our systems-based approach empowers self-sufficiency by addressing the root causes of homelessness—stability, skills, health, income, and lack of safe, affordable housing.

Position Summary

The Director of Fund Development will lead the design and execution of Springboard Delaware’s comprehensive fundraising strategy. This role is ideal for a persuasive communicator with the executive presence to engage major donors, philanthropic institutions, corporate partners, and influential decision makers. The Director will play a critical role in securing the financial support needed to sustain and grow Springboard’s transformative housing and care programs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and implement a multi-year fund development plan aligned with Springboard’s organizational growth goals.
• Set and monitor annual fundraising targets in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Integrate fundraising priorities into strategic planning initiatives, including capital campaigns and site development efforts. 

Major Gifts and Donor Relations

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals with capacity to make significant gifts.
• Build long-term donor relationships through stewardship programs, personalized engagement, and impact reporting.
• Collaborate with Board members and advisors on donor prospecting and outreach. 

Corporate and Foundation Partnerships

• Build a strong pipeline of institutional funders and corporate sponsors.
• Prepare compelling proposals, grant applications, and stewardship reports.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director to pursue multi-year commitments and strategic philanthropic alignments.

Data and Performance Management

• Maintain an accurate donor database and fundraising CRM system.
• Track, analyze, and report on key fundraising metrics and trends.
• Provide regular updates and strategic insights to the Executive Director and Board.

Grants Oversight and Alignment

• Oversee or support grant research, proposal development, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure grant funding aligns with organizational needs, particularly for LBNC and Cottage Community expansion. 

Campaign and Event Management

• Lead the planning and execution of major fundraising campaigns (e.g., giving days, capital campaigns).
• Oversee the production of donor-facing events in collaboration with communications and operations staff.

Ethics and Compliance

• Uphold ethical fundraising standards and IRS regulations.
• Protect donor privacy and ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.

Key Capabilities

• Executive-Level Communication: Able to convey Springboard’s vision and value in compelling, credible terms to corporate leaders and sophisticated donors. Speaks fluently in the language of business, strategy, and outcomes.
• Strategic Relationship Building: Cultivates trust and rapport with influential individuals and decision-makers. Understands how to position Springboard as a strategic opportunity rather than a charitable cause.
• Business Acumen: Comfortable operating in environments where financial literacy, operational insight, and strategic relevance matter. Brings familiarity with corporate management and organizational dynamics.
• Executive Presence: Commands a room with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. Can connect peer-to-peer with CEOs, founders, and leaders without condescension or deference.
• Message Clarity: Distills complex or nuanced ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with analytically minded and time-constrained audiences.
• High Emotional Intelligence: Reads people well, adapts quickly, and navigates social dynamics with grace. Listens actively and communicates with empathy and precision.
• Mission Alignment: Deeply believes in Springboard’s work and can authentically connect that belief to the motivations and values of potential supporters.

This role is ideal for someone with corporate, consulting, or executive-facing experience who’s ready to channel their talents into building transformative partnerships and funding bold social impact.

How to Apply

Are you passionate about ending homelessness in Delaware? Join our team! Send your resume, salary requirements, and a cover letter explaining why you are a best fit for this opportunity to Tom Ogden at Tom@SpringboardDelaware.org.