Director of Development- Savannah

Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit organization 

that provides programs and support services for people with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and 

other bleeding disorders. HoG is the only agency of its kind in the state and is dedicated to 

enhancing the health and wellness of the bleeding disorder community by providing excellence in 

comprehensive healthcare, education, advocacy, and the support of research to transform lives.

Commitment to HoG Culture:

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work 

productively, effectively, and efficiently with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

The Director of Development position will be remote and ideally based in the Savannah and/or 

surrounding areas. The Director of Development will spend 70% of their time overseeing all 

fundraising events, campaigns, and activities in the market area. The Director of Development’s 

priority will focus on new business development/stakeholder engagement and increasing the corporate 

donor portfolio and associated fundraising revenue. The Director of Development is responsible for 

supporting the planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating the community development 

fundraising activities in this assigned market for Hemophilia of Georgia.

Additionally, this role will spend 30% of their time supporting Client Engagement 

Programs/Activities with the goal to expand patient programs, outreach, and services to patients in 

the market area.

Hemophilia of Georgia operates an annual summer camp program for children and teens with hemophilia 

and other inherited bleeding disorders. Camp is typically held in the summer (which may include the 

Fourth of July) and runs Saturday-Friday, and the date changes each year. Camp is an agency-wide, 

strategic priority; therefore, all exempt employees must participate. Assignments may include 

duties at camp, helping campers get to and from camp, and may involve overnight travel. The 

Director of Camp & Client Events will provide advance notice to exempt employees of where support 

is needed. PTO requests during the week of camp are not approved; however, PTO requests for 

extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Chief Community 

Engagement Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Minimum five (5) years’ non-profit development experience required.

• Knowledge of special events, coordinating patient educational programs, managing fundraising 

events, and stakeholder relationships is critical to this role.

• Proven/demonstrated success with execution/leading nonprofit fundraising campaigns, patient 

programs, special events and initiatives.

• Experience in research, soliciting, and coordination of fundraising activities including but not 

limited to special events, yearly fundraising campaigns, and special funding initiatives.

• Experience working independently and as member of a team.

• Experience is goal setting and strategic planning.

• Experience in creation and/or development of special events and/or patient programs. Includes 

evaluation and quality improvement of all programs, events/campaigns.

• Ability to work without supervision, to use independent judgment, and to make appropriate 

decisions.

• Above average communication skills are required and ability to maintain 

confidentiality.

• High level of interpersonal skills to manage sensitive situations. Position continually requires 

demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

• Experience and knowledge of Donor Database software applications i.e., Salesforce, Classy, 

etc.

• Provide own vehicle. Drive and be willing to travel as required.

• Ability to stand for multiple hours and lift and carry 30 pounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work 

productively, effectively, and efficiently with customers, clients, co-workers, volunteers, and 

management.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement and Chief Community Engagement Officer 

(CCEO) to develop annual fundraising goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Team to design and implement a comprehensive 

development program and appropriate marketing strategies.

• Support the expansion and increase in patient programs/events in the identified market 

area.

• Coordinate patient programs/activities for patients and family members in identified market 

area.

• Identify, define, and acquire funding resources available to the agency.

• Seek new corporate/foundation funding sources and maintain relationship with current/past 

donors.

• Represent HoG in meetings with potential funding sources.

• Cultivate corporate support for special events, fundraising initiatives, and patient 

programs.

• Cultivate corporations and community organizations and educate them about bleeding 

disorders.

• Actively support in annual fundraising events including but not limited to: The Tee Off for 

Bleeding Disorders (Golf Tournament), Score for a Cure (Top Golf event(s)), Hops for Hemophilia 

event(s), and the Trot to Clot 5K event.

• Successfully manage all relevant event logistics for assigned events, campaigns, patient 

programs and provide routine updates to progress/goals.

• Collaborate closely with volunteer committees.

• Work closely with the Communications Team to develop and implement materials to promote and 

publicize patient programs and fundraising events, along with developing content for the 

Development section of website.

• Develop budget and schedule for fundraising events and/or campaigns and follow-up.

• Collaborate with the Community Engagement team to develop a plan for recruiting, training, and 

retaining HoG volunteers to support events and programs where appropriate.

• Maintain donor records and review annually for accuracy.

• Collaborate with team members to develop/execute annual fundraising objectives, 

campaigns/initiatives, patient programs and achieve the team goals.

• Participate in the development of the organization strategic plan and prepare progress reports 

for department’s portion of the plan.

• Update Director of Community Engagement and CCEO on progress achieved with fundraising, patient 

programs, committee work, and development activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively involved in professional organizations such as but not limited to: Area Chamber of 

Commerce(s), Association of Fundraising Professionals, Council of Volunteer Administrators, etc. 

and attend meetings/conferences when possible.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Chief Community Engagement Officer.

Please apply at www.HoG.org/careers. Please no phone calls, walk-ins, or faxes.