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Assistant Director of Development & Donor Relations

Living Resources
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Living Resources, we believe every person deserves to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Every day, our team works to empower individuals with disabilities and life-challenging conditions to lead fulfilling lives—and we rely on the generosity and partnership of our community to make that possible.

We’re looking for a passionate, relationship-driven professional to join us as our Assistant Director of Development & Donor Relations—someone who is inspired by our mission and motivated to connect people to purpose through philanthropy.

This role is more than fundraising—it’s about building meaningful relationships that fuel life-changing programs. You will play a vital role in telling our story, engaging supporters, and strengthening the network of individuals and organizations who believe in our mission.

If you find purpose in connecting others to impact, this is an opportunity to make a real difference every day. Keeping reading to learn more about what you'll do.

Build Connections That Inspire Giving

  • Develop and nurture relationships with individual donors, businesses, and community partners
  • Identify and cultivate new supporters who are passionate about advancing our mission
  • Ensure every donor feels valued through thoughtful stewardship and recognition efforts


Strengthen Our Fundraising Impact

  • Support execution of our annual fundraising plan to meet and exceed revenue goals
  • Assist with campaigns, appeals, and giving opportunities—including monthly and planned giving
  • Help tell powerful stories through donor communications, proposals, and presentations


Bring Our Mission to the Community

  • Represent Living Resources at events and in the community to expand awareness and engagement
  • Assist in planning and executing fundraising and donor appreciation events that inspire connection
  • Collaborate across teams to create meaningful experiences for supporters


Drive Organization & Excellence Behind the Scenes

  • Maintain donor records, track contributions, and ensure accurate reporting
  • Support grant writing efforts and development communications
  • Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and organization


Requirements

Required:

  • 3 years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience
  • A genuine passion for mission-driven work and community impact
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Exceptional organization and the ability to manage competing priorities


Preferred:

  • Experience in grant writing and donor communications
  • Familiarity with donor management systems and fundraising software


Salary Description

$73,000-$77,000

Salary : $73,000 - $77,000

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