Director of Development

ICS seeks a mission driven, experienced, creative, collaborative, motivated, and detail-oriented professional to join our team. The Director of Development will be responsible for leading the next chapter of ICS’s fundraising efforts by developing and implementing a strategic fundraising plan to build new networks of funders and steward current funders to maintain and expand support for ICS’s work. This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement a fundraising strategy to grow and diversify our funder base (foundations and individuals)
• Build and manage board; Shape a culture of philanthropy on our Board and support Board members to connect their networks to ICS programs and impact
• Build relationships with and growing funding from current funders and new networks
• Build inspiring programming that connects funders to our work
• Direct the work of our Grants Manager and Writer
• Meet our annual fundraising goals (estimated at $4M+ for FY26)

Qualifications and Requirements

You Are:

• Passionate about ICS’s mission
• Fundraising experience that includes leading the entire funder lifecycle with individuals and institutions resulting in 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts
• Experience working with boards of directors to engage the board's networks so that the board is playing a catalytic role in the organization's ability to fundraise
• Experience working collaboratively on a development team that successfully forecasts and conducts regular progress to goal conversations
• Experience managing and supervising others

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in frontline fundraising, preferably in individual and/or foundation giving
• At least two years of experience managing and nurturing teams under tight deadlines, effectively delegating projects, and providing coaching and constructive feedback
• Master’s degree or beyond in Communications, English Literature, Journalism, Business/Nonprofit Administration, Education or related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills