Director of Development

Position Summary

The Director of Development is a key leadership volunteer role responsible for planning, managing, and executing all fundraising efforts that sustain and expand AUSCF’s mission. This position oversees donor relations, grant writing, sponsorship development, and long-term fundraising strategy. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for supporting cybersecurity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and philanthropic partners.
• Identify grant opportunities; prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals and reporting.
• Oversee donor communications, stewardship, and recognition programs.
• Create annual fundraising goals and monitor progress toward targets.
• Collaborate with board members and program leads to align funding priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities, grants, and donor data.
• Represent AUSCF at virtual events, donor meetings, and community outreach activities when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit development, or grant writing (volunteer or professional).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a distributed team.
• Strategic, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Passion for cybersecurity, education, or public service is a plus.