Director of Development

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Donor Development across all revenue streams
• Implement the organization’s annual fundraising plan with measurable goals and timelines.
• Cultivate and steward individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations.
• Manage the donor database (currently Bloomerang) to ensure timely acknowledgment, tracking, and reporting.
• Support strategies for major gifts, planned giving, and recurring donations.
• Cultivate and build corporate support both locally and nationally. This includes current corporate supporters as well as new prospects.
• Build a national, third party funding platform to include in store activation and high-profile public presence
• Build national development systems and a team at the appropriate pace

Grants & Foundations

• Oversee and maximize both regional and national grant proposals that align with AAIR’s mission
• Track and evaluate outcomes to demonstrate program impact and strengthen relationships with foundations.
• Meet or exceed grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and funder communications expectations.

Events & Campaigns

• Plan and coordinate key fundraising events such as 50/50 campaigns, Trivia Night, Night at the Ballpark, the NYC 5 Boros Bike Ride and other activities.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and committees to meet event goals and enhance donor engagement.
• Contribute to campaign messaging, appeals, and storytelling in partnership with the team and Board
• Work with the CEO and Admin staff to prepare development reports and materials for board meetings.
• Assist in engaging board members in fundraising activities and donor outreach.
• Provide administrative and strategic support for leadership-led fundraising initiatives.

Communications & Stewardship

• Manage donor recognition and stewardship processes.
• Draft donor communications, impact stories, and annual appeal letters.
• Share AAIR’s mission and success stories in ways that inspire giving and strengthen community trust.

Key Personal Attributes – Please apply if exhibiting these traits excites you

• Fearless in tackling challenges and pursuing bold goals.
  Collaborative—values teamwork, consensus-building, and shared success.
• Creative & Curious—seeks continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
• Driven—results-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about our mission.
• Methodical—organized, detail-focused, and able to move ideas into action.
• Reliable—able to deliver high-quality work consistently and on time.
• Trusted—respected by diverse stakeholders and community partners.
• Positive—brings optimism and energy to the team.
• Lifelong learner—open to new ideas and professional growth.

Please email resume and well thought out cover letter of no more than one page to llane@weareaair.org.