About the Company:

Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact every day?
NeighborGood Partners in Dover, Delaware is an established nonprofit leader working across Delmarva in the fields of affordable housing, community development and lending. With an outstanding history of achievements that spans more than four decades, a diverse staff of 40+, and a budget of $6.5 million, we are a charter member and star producer in NeighborWorks America’s 240-member Network of Excellence. Over the years, we have had a regional impact of assisting over 52,000 households and leveraging over $2 billion in housing and community financing. Our mission is to “Strengthening Communities Through Housing, Lending and Education.”

About the Position:

Are you a dynamic, strategic leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? Do you have a passion for philanthropy and resource development? NeighborGood Partners is seeking a talented and visionary Resource Development Director to join our management team and play a critical role in advancing our mission through donor development, fundraising efforts, and grants management.

In this role, you will oversee fundraising and grant development for NeighborGood Partners. Talented resource development expertise with broad knowledge, superior technical skills, and solid track record in grant writing is required. The Resource Development Director is member of the management team and will provide guidance to the CEO and management team on funding opportunities and strategies.

Employment Status: The position will be a full-time employee of NeighborGood Partners, with competitive salary and benefits.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000

Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer

Location: This role will primarily be based in our Dover office, with some flexibility for remote days when appropriate.

Application Deadline: April 24, 2026

To Apply: Please send your resume and a writing sample, along with a persuasive cover letter that illustrates why you are the best-qualified person for this position to jobapplications@neighborgoodpartners.org

Duties and Responsibilities:

While this job description outlines the typical duties and responsibilities of the position, the role may also be required to perform other tasks or additional duties to support NeighborGood Partners’ mission.

Grants Management

• Cultivate, establish, and maintain productive funding sources in government, foundation, and business sectors

• Arrange/attend cultivation meetings along with CEO and other senior staff

• Research and make strategic decisions on grant prospects

• Author applications and proposals for program, operating, and capital needs

• Manage contractor grant writing and other support staff

• Administer the grants database program and related technology

• Provide regular, complete and detailed reports to CEO and funders on all grant activity, coordinate with Line of Business Vice Presidents

Fundraising

• Perform donor prospect research and develop campaign contacts and strategy

• Oversee and provide training and guidance for identification, solicitation, and stewardship of individual gifts

• Lead annual direct mail, email, on-line and individual fundraising campaigns

• Direct annual, planned, and major giving initiatives

• Oversee donor communications and record-keeping systems and coordinate with the Marketing and Communications Manager on the creation of fundraising materials

Internal Activities

• Staff the Board Fundraising & Marketing Committee

• Meet with CEO and management team to collaborate on concepts and to develop proposals

• Create and nurture a culture of philanthropy

Other

• Stay informed on local, regional, national and industry-wide philanthropy developments and affordable housing data

• Maintain appropriate professional memberships and journal subscriptions

• Attend relevant workshops, seminars, webinars, and conferences

• Recommend worthwhile reading/viewing materials to Board and colleagues

• Represent NeighborGood Partners to various audiences in a professional manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree a plus) in English, journalism, business administration, or another appropriate field

• At least 5 - 7 years of experience in a senior leadership role with a track record of successful fundraising and grants writing experience.

Skills and Abilities

• A talented fundraising generalist with expertise in donor development and fundraising  

• Demonstrated accomplishment in grant writing and grants management

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively

• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan long-term and execute operationally

• High level of emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, taking initiative when necessary

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet applications

• Preferred: Well-connected to experts, thought leaders, and Delaware philanthropic sector

Work Environment

• Flexible, mission-driven work environment focused on creating a positive impact within the community.

• The position may require occasional travel and extended hours to meet the needs of the organization.

At NeighborGood Partners, diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity apply to both our workforce and the communities we serve.  NeighborGood Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.