Development Director

Our Mission: To serve, support, and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth throughout New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Outright is in an exciting period of growth, and we are seeking a Director of Development who can spearhead a fundraising strategy that will support our organizational and programmatic evolution. Must be a self-starter capable of implementing as well as completing work with minimal supervision. You are joining a growing organization with a strong set of relationships with local foundations, and a dedicated pool of donors. You will have the support of the Executive Director, and our Development and Communications Associate who handles the day-to-day work of gift processing, donor acknowledgement, and more.

You are: a detail-oriented, skilled communicator with a strong track record of running a strategic fundraising program (ideally for a growing organization). Your friends would describe you as a self-starter, collaborative, and able to work well both on your own, and with others. You are excited to join our organization at this important juncture.

The role:

Strategic Leadership (50%)

• Create and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan that supports the vision of the organization strategically integrating multiple development revenue streams
• Develop, implement, and steward a major donor program.
• Oversee foundation strategy and implementation, including partnering with the Executive Director on grant writing and foundation relationships.
• Provide fundraising leadership to the Board of Directors, including attending board meetings, and/or Development Committee meetings as needed.

Fundraising (25%)

• Cultivate and solicit an expansion of our donor base, and foundation relationships.
• Serve as the lead for Portsmouth Pride sponsorships, and fundraisers.
• Oversee all fundraising-related event planning and execution with the support of applicable staff.
• Supervise staff in maintaining donor database, donor acknowledgement processes, and event support.
   

Administration (25%)

• Manage our annual appeal, including the follow-up, acknowledgement, and stewardship processes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, and applicable staff on projects and administrative work as needed.
• Regular supervision of applicable staff.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Experience in fundraising, with proven ability to create, manage, and lead a strategic fundraising program.
• Track record of securing major gifts, and stewarding individuals, corporate, and foundation donors. Ideally, at least 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented, with strong written and grant program direction.
• A skilled communicator who enjoys connecting with others, and building and maintaining relationships.
• Collaboration, creativity, and self-motivation. You take the initiative and work with colleagues to ensure team goals are achieved.
• Passion for the Mission of NH Outright.
• Familiarity with Little Green Light, and Google Suite
   

The Director of Development position is hybrid; significant work can be done remotely, with an expectation of regular in-person meeting attendance at the Center and in the community as needed. 

Benefits:

• Health insurance premium coverage

• Basic IRA with match after 90 days

• Generous PTO (including  1-2 weeks per year of office shutdown for rest and renewal, and twelve paid holidays)

• Employer paid coverage under NH Paid Family and Medical Leave

• Hybrid work environment - our team works remotely for the majority of our week with required in office hours at least one day a week. We are flexible and adaptable as is appropriate to our roles
  
   

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

NH Outright is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical/mental condition, perceived physical disability or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.