Director of Development

Position Summary

The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of Development to join our small and nimble team on a part-time basis. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will lead our foundation grant work, build and steward relationships with individual donors, develop corporate sponsorships, and provide support for fundraising events. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment and brings both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Reporting & Collaboration

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works in close collaboration with:

• Director of Volunteerism + Internships — to identify and cultivate corporate volunteer groups as prospective sponsors and deepen corporate engagement over time
• Director of Community Engagement + Events — to coordinate fundraising and cultivation events, align donor stewardship with community programming, and ensure a cohesive experience for supporters
• Board of Directors Development Committee - helping board members leverage their personal and professional connections to maximize the organization’s fundraising potential

Key Responsibilities

Foundation & Grant Relations

• Research and identify foundation and government grant opportunities aligned with our mission and programs
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry
• Maintain a grants calendar and manage all reporting deadlines and compliance requirements
• Build and steward relationships with program officers and foundation contacts

Individual Donor Cultivation

• Develop and execute a cultivation strategy for individual donors, furniture donors, and volunteers
• In collaboration with the Director of Community Engagement & Events draft donor communications including appeals, acknowledgment letters, impact updates, and stewardship touchpoints
• Partner with the Executive Director on major donor asks and relationship meetings

Corporate Sponsorship Development

• Partner closely with the Director of Volunteerism & Internships to identify corporate volunteer partners with sponsorship potential and create seamless cultivation pathways from volunteer engagement to financial partnership
• Prepare and deliver compelling sponsorship proposals and impact reports tailored to corporate audiences
• Steward existing corporate relationships to deepen engagement, secure renewals, and grow giving over time

Events Support

• Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement & Events for quality donor acknowledgment and post-event stewardship communications
• Help as needed with day of event execution and donor cultivation

Database & Reporting

• Maintain accurate donor and grant records in Bloomerang database and Instrumental
• Produce regular reports on fundraising progress against goals
• Ensure timely gift entry and acknowledgment

Qualifications

• Nonprofit development experience, with demonstrated success in grant writing and individual giving
• Experience developing or managing corporate sponsorships
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience managing and cultivating donor relationships
• Comfort working independently, managing multiple deadlines, and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work cross-functionally across a small, interdependent team
• Genuine commitment to the mission of housing stability and economic dignity

Compensation & Schedule

• 20–25 hours per week; primarily in-person with flexible scheduling between 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday
• Events and donor meetings may occasionally fall on evenings or weekends