What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Neighbor to Neighbor Outreach?
Director of Development | Raleigh, NC
Neighbor to Neighbor has spent 30 years proving that proximity changes outcomes. Now we’re building the fundraising engine to scale. This is not a coordinator role — it’s full ownership of the development function.
• Our students grow academically 3x faster than the national average.
• Our social enterprises create meaningful employment.
• Our housing strategy builds wealth — not just affordability.
What you’ll own:
• Growing a $1.5M fundraising portfolio
• 50–75 active major donor relationships
• Five- and six-figure gift strategy
• Corporate partnership growth (including crossover into our social enterprises)
• CRM health, segmentation, and 12-month forecasting
• Board activation in fundraising
• Donor diversification and risk reduction
You likely bring:
• 7–10 years in major gifts fundraising
• A track record of personally closing significant asks
• Experience managing a $1M portfolio or comparable revenue target
• Strong CRM discipline and pipeline ownership
• Comfort inheriting founder-held relationships and earning trust over time
You operate like a revenue owner — not a support function. You are relational and high-EQ, but structured and metrics-driven.
Why N2N:
• Full ownership of the development function
• Direct access to leadership and board
• A unique dual-impact model (philanthropy enterprise crossover)
• A clear 10-year target: doubling economic mobility in Wake County
• Deep roots in Southeast Raleigh — community presence matters
Salary & Benefits:
• $80k base salary
• Employer sponsored health insurance
• PTO
• Flexible schedule
Salary : $80,000