Director of Development

Company: The Arc Lexington
Location: Gloversville
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join Our Team as the Director of Development at The Arc Lexington! The Arc Lexington seeks a dynamic and strategic Director of Development to lead and grow our fundraising efforts to support the Lexington Foundation. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support The Arc Lexington's mission and long-term sustainability. Key focus areas include major gifts, annual campaigns, corporate sponsorships, grant proposals, and special events. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for human services with a proven track record in fundraising. They will have the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and board members to drive engagement and philanthropic support. If you are a results-driven fundraising professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or Nonprofit Management. 5-7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or related roles, ideally within the non-profit sector. Proven track record in raising funds through diverse channels, including major gifts, planned giving, grants, corporate sponsorships, and annual campaigns. Experience with grant writing and grant management, particularly with government, foundation, and corporate grants. Project and event management experience, particularly managing fundraising campaigns and special events. Strong computer literacy skills in MS Office including Word, Excel, and knowledge of MS PowerPoint required. Must successfully complete all pre-screening requirements required by regulation. Must possess a valid New York State driver's license and can travel to all counties (Albany, Fulton, and Schoharie) as needed using own vehicle. Why work at The Arc Lexington? The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards: 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award 2014 - Voted 1 Large Workplace in the Capital District 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference. Apply today to help drive Lexington's mission forward! The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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