Senior Director of Development

About the role

The Senior Director of Development leads OpenMinds Lebanon’s fundraising strategy, reporting to the Vice President for Advancement. This senior position oversees major‑gift initiatives across Lebanon and the region, driving philanthropic support for medical treatment, research, endowments and other strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Define fundraising priorities with the VPA and create comprehensive plans to meet revenue targets.
• Design and implement a diversified revenue generation strategy that includes sponsored projects, grants, contracts, corporate partnerships and major gifts.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of at least 250 prospects, focusing on donors capable of giving $500,000 or more.
• Develop and execute the FY2027 fundraising plan, covering donor acquisition, prospect research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Support the planning and execution of capital campaigns and create annual giving programs that complement major‑gift efforts.
• Collaborate with the principal gifts team on the highest‑level donors and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in senior nonprofit fundraising, preferably with major‑gift and donor‑relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large prospect portfolios and achieve high‑value donation goals.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building capabilities with individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies.

Required skills

• None explicitly listed.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead fundraising for a mission‑driven organization impacting children with special needs.
• Collaborative, purpose‑focused work environment.
• Professional growth within a respected nonprofit sector.