Position Details

Director of Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 per year. Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.

Located at 899 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Director of Development will support and contribute to the revenue generation efforts at BestSelf Behavioral Health with a primary focus on grant research, writing, and management. This role will oversee the development and submission of grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government agencies, as well as manage grant reporting and compliance. The Director will also provide strategic direction for the organization's fundraising campaigns, including capital initiatives, donor cultivation, and corporate/foundation partnerships.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the oversight of team members within the Development and Grants team members. Supervisory responsibilities of these direct reports include consistent coaching, feedback, & development, review & approval of timecards, and completing performance reviews & development plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead all grant-related efforts, including identifying new funding opportunities, researching potential funders, developing compelling proposals, managing deadlines, and preparing reports in collaboration with program and finance staff with the assistance of the Assistant Director of Grants Management.
  • Collaborate with members of the Executive and Senior Leadership teams across the agency to integrate grant development strategy into the organization's broader fundraising initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive grant calendar, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with grant guidelines and reporting requirements.
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of grant-funded projects and capital campaign activities, including prospect tracking, grant stewardship, and outcome reporting.
  • Oversee the maintenance of the donor database ensuring that contacts are up-todate. These will include foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual donors.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to gather program data, financial information, and impact narratives to support high-quality grant submissions.
  • Lead grants team members and delegate writing or administrative tasks related to grant tracking, submissions, and database management.
  • Lead grants team members in maintaining the system for tracking grant success rates, funding trends, and outcome metrics.
  • Contribute to external communications related to grant achievements and organizational impact stories in collaboration with marketing staff.
  • Participate in fundraising and specific campaign committees and be able to provide updates on progress and new opportunities to various stakeholders.
  • Continuously research and implement best practices in grant development and nonprofit fundraising strategy.
  • Assist in supporting the BestSelf Foundation and Foundation board.
  • Assist the Marketing leadership in strategic planning.
  • Completes all trainings required by the agency.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in fundraising, with at least 3 years focused on grant development and writing with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
  • Bachelor's degree required; CFRE and/or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, public administration, communications) preferred.
  • Strong record in achieving fundraising and grant revenue goals.
  • Must have excellent communication skills using all methods.
  • Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to manage projects independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and vendors.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds when handling materials and related tasks.
  • Occasional travel may be necessary for events and to agency locations.

Some things you can look forward to:

  • Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
  • Rewarding work experience!
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Various student loan forgiveness programs
  • Multiple and diverse health insurance options
  • Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • CASAC certification tuition support
  • Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • We look forward to telling you more!