Director of Development
Haven is the only nonprofit in Gallatin County serving survivors of domestic and sexual
violence, sex trafficking, and stalking. Our approach makes us unique — everything we do is
deeply and genuinely rooted in empowerment. We connect survivors to available resources
and the help they need while trusting they should be the ones to decide what’s best for
their own journey.
Haven began serving survivors in 1979. Over the last four decades, Haven has worked to
both provide safe intervention for survivors of domestic violence, as well as to prevent
future violence from occurring. We believe increased awareness through community
education can make us all allies in ending domestic violence. At Haven, we keep survivors
at the center of everything we do.
The Director of Development leads all fundraising and philanthropic efforts for Haven.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Development creates and
executes comprehensive strategies to support organizational revenue goals, build donor
and community relationships, and advance Haven’s mission. This role includes supervising
the Grant Writer and Coordinator, leading the development team, and serving as the
primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors’ Development Committee.
Responsibilities:
Fundraising:
● Design and manage all aspects of Haven's annual fundraising plan.
○ Execute major donor strategy, planned giving, campaign planning, and donor
engagement, partnering closely with the Executive Director and Board.
○ Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 individual and corporate donors.
○ Partner with the Director of Communications to plan and create donor-facing
communications, including stewardship pieces and donor impact updates,
using Haven’s established communications systems.
○ Partner with Executive Assistant on execution of appeals, monthly giving,
events, and business sponsorships.
○ Oversee grant activities, including direct supervision of Haven’s Grant Writer
and Coordinator and support for grant reporting.
● Prepare the Executive Director for donor meetings, including scheduling, briefing
materials, meeting preparation, talking points, donor history, suggested solicitations,
and next steps.
● Strengthen donor systems, including documentation, metrics, prospect pipeline,
new donor tracking, moves management, stewardship calendars, donor
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segmentation, database hygiene, and Board introductions to increase engagement,
loyalty, and retention.
● Secure new funding sources to ensure the organization’s sustainability.
● Work collaboratively across departments to understand organizational funding
needs and support the achievement of a balanced annual budget through focused
fundraising efforts.
● Facilitate check-ins with the development team.
● Clearly communicate requests for action and input to Haven’s Board Development
Committee, and provide support needed to make the committee’s efforts successful.
● Contribute donor insight, fundraising goals, audience needs, and campaign strategy
to communications planning via monthly crossover meetings.
● Track fundraising performance and adjust plans based on donor behavior, campaign
results, and organizational priorities.
● Produce and analyze fundraising reports for internal leadership, Board members,
and partners.
Administration and Compliance:
● Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of fundraising, communications, grants, and
donor interactions.
● Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations and organizational policies.
● Develop and manage the development department budget.
● Serve as a resource for staff regarding development strategies
Organizational Leadership and Team Management:
● Serve on Haven’s Leadership Team.
● In partnership with the communications department, solicit and evaluate external
feedback from the community to inform development strategy.
● Mentor and support the full Board of Directors in fundraising work.
● Staff the Board's Development Committee and relevant Task Forces to support
Board involvement in Haven's fundraising strategy.
● Provide supervision, mentoring, and professional development for the Grant Writer
and Coordinator.
● Maintain job task lists, assign responsibilities, review performance, and support
development team members in achieving objectives.
● Participate in organization staff meetings, supervisors meetings, trainings, and Board
meetings as requested by the Executive Director.
● Promote a positive workplace culture and support organization staff to understand
Haven’s mission, vision, and values.
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Other:
● Other duties as requested by the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree.
● Minimum 3 years nonprofit fundraising experience, including annual campaigns,
major gifts, planned giving, and donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation.
● Experience managing a portfolio of donors and meeting ambitious revenue goals.
● Strong writing, speaking, relationship-building, project management, and strategic
planning skills.
● Ability to work effectively with boards, executive leadership, and community
stakeholders.
● Commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive
practice.
● Ability to balance strategy and execution in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
with established brand systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Master’s degree or CFRE.
● Five years comprehensive nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated
success in meeting goals for annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and a
comprehensive donor stewardship program.
● Experience with domestic violence, sexual assault, or related social service
organizations.
● Knowledge of grant-funded nonprofit operations and public/private funding balance.
● Experience supervising staff, preferably in grants and development
● Familiarity with donor databases, fundraising metrics, and campaign planning.
● Demonstrated ability to use data to evaluate performance.
Training that is provided:
● Haven’s “Domestic Violence 101” training.
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Physical Demand and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described there are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to sit and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate
objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Position requires walking,
climbing stairs and lifting at least 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the environment is usually
quiet.
Responsible to:
Executive Director
Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, exempt salaried position with a 36 hour work week.
Compensation:
Haven uses a compensation equity calculator to set pay at the organization. Depending on
the final calculator score for the successful candidate, pay will range from $102,371 - $109,921.
Calculator scores are determined by responsibilities, professional and personal experience,
and physical and emotional labor required to successfully meet the job requirements.
Additionally, Haven offers generous benefits including full health insurance, opt-in vision
and dental insurance at the employees expense; 160 hours (approximately 4½ weeks) of
annual paid time off (PTO) during the first three years of employment and 200 hours
(approximately 5½ weeks) of annual PTO thereafter; 10 paid holidays annually; one week of
sick leave annually; accrue up to ten weeks of paid parental leave fully available after 12
months of employment; wellness reimbursement of $80 per month; and employee
matching SIMPLE IRA available January 1, 2026; and a cell phone stipend of of $40 a month.
All of these benefits are contingent upon working full-time.
Probation Period:
12 months
To Apply:
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Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references as attachments to
Julie Walters at hr@havenmt.org. Please include in the subject line the name of the
position. In the cover letter, please tell us why you are interested in working for Haven and
why this position would be a good fit for you. Incomplete and/or late applications may not
be considered. This position is open until filled. No phone calls please.
Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all
backgrounds, races, genders, and identities to apply.
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