Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships

The Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships is a crucial leader at The Singletons, responsible for driving the organization's financial growth and sustainability. This influential role oversees all donor engagement efforts, with a strategic emphasis on cultivating individual donors, securing corporate partnerships, and executing compelling year-end giving campaigns. Collaborating closely with the CEO, Director of Program Services, and Board of Directors, this position serves as a vital link between The Singletons' impactful mission and the community of supporters that makes it possible.

The Director will play a significant role in expanding brand visibility, strengthening philanthropic relationships, and transforming donor interest into meaningful impact. This is an ideal opportunity for a results-driven relationship builder who enjoys connecting people to purpose and is motivated by the chance to influence the future of an organization dedicated to supporting single-parent families in their battle against cancer.

• Lead the overall fundraising strategy with a strong focus on corporate giving and donor retention.
• Cultivate and manage key relationships with individual donors and corporate partners.
• Increase brand visibility and community awareness through consistent donor communications and storytelling that highlights The Singletons’ impact.
• Design and implement annual giving campaigns, particularly emphasizing year-end appeals and donor retention.
• Collaborate with the CEO and board members to identify and engage new funding prospects.
• Strengthen donor stewardship practices, ensuring all supporters feel valued and connected to the mission.
• Utilize CRM tools (e.g., Network for Good) to manage donor pipelines and track engagement metrics.