What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director position at All Star Children?
The mission of All Star Children’s Foundation (ASCF) is to build a brighter future for children in foster care through innovation, science, and compassion. ASCF is situated on a 5-acre campus that includes an outpatient mental health and research center, along with 6 single-family foster homes. Foster parents and children on campus receive comprehensive intervention and support services from a team of trauma-informed professionals.
https://allstarchildren.org/
Position Title: Development Director
Employment Status: Full-time, exempt
Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000/year
The Development Director executes the organization’s development strategy through donor stewardship, cultivation, fundraising operations, and relationship management. The role manages portfolios of annual and mid‑level donors, oversees stewardship systems, and supports fundraising initiatives that advance ASCF’s mission and sustainability.
A successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred.
- 4–6 years of nonprofit development or business development experience.
- Experience managing CRM or donor databases.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and cultivate a portfolio of annual and mid‑level donors.
- Design and implement donor stewardship plans.
- Coordinate donor acknowledgments and recognition.
- Maintain donor database and CRM systems.
- Support fundraising campaigns such as Annual Fund, Giving Challenge, and Giving Tuesday.
- Assist with planning and execution of donor engagement events and community fundraising initiatives.
- Conduct donor research and prospect identification.
- Collaborate with the CEO on development priorities and strategy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills may include scheduling with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Ability to multitask while working under pressure to meet deadlines
- Task-oriented and able to manage time efficiently
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population
- Work independently to complete tasks accurately and with attention to detail, adhering to safety procedures
- Other duties as assigned
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes generous PTO in addition to options for medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings.
** Candidates will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check and drug screening prior to hire. More information about the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse can be found at this link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
ASCF an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. ASCF makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000