Development Director

About Us

One day there is stability. And the next, calamity. Lack of employment or low wages, the high cost of housing, divorce, illness, and other circumstances can contribute to a family falling on hard times.

Youth are especially impacted by homelessness. They are less likely to stay engaged with school, find jobs, and maintain friendships. They are more likely to experience depression, poor nutrition, substance use, and mental health challenges. 

Seacoast Family Promise can help them regain a sense of stability with their family. They can have hope for a brighter future. 

Community partners are key to this work! Seacoast Family Promise collaborates with local municipalities, businesses, social service agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations. Volunteers are welcomed for many different opportunities.

Seacoast Family Promise offers essential, results-proven strategies ensuring family success. After returning to the community with stable housing and employment, families receive aftercare support through Home Again, a continuing system of case management and support services.

Our Mission: Our mission is to empower families with children who are experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

Our Vision: We envision a community in which every family has a home, a livelihood and the foundation on which to build a better future together.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Development Director at Seacoast Family Promise works collaboratively with our Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff members, and volunteers to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan. This role is pivotal in achieving the organization’s annual budget and strategic goals. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director supports fundraising, donor stewardship, and grant-writing efforts. This part-time salaried position offers a competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Donor Relations: Identify, cultivate, and steward all current and prospective donors.
• Corporate Sponsorships: Secure corporate sponsors for events and programs.
• Grant Writing: Write and submit grant proposals to secure funding from corporations, private foundations, and government entities.
• Fundraising Management: Manage fundraising efforts to support the annual budget and all capital campaigns.
• Strategic Development: Work with staff members, the Board of Directors, and volunteers to develop strategies and protocols for building support through special events and volunteer programs.
• Event Planning: Plan and host special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials, including print and digital media.
• Data Analysis: Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Reporting: Report monthly to the Executive Director and Board of Directors

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Five or more years of development/fundraising experience, including donor relations. Grantsmanship and event planning skills are desired.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work as part of a team, and be willing to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly assigned.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for meetings, special events, and program support.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong commitment to the organization's mission.
• In-person position based in Exeter NH, with local and regional travel required.