Position: Development Director

Organization: HomeStretch, Inc.

Location: Roswell, GA

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Development Manager, Administrative Support Staff

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025

Start Date: August 4, 2025

About HomeStretch, Inc.

HomeStretch, Inc. empowers families experiencing homelessness to achieve permanent stability through housing, support services, and community engagement. We are poised for growth and seeking a visionary, results-driven Development Director to lead our fundraising and donor engagement eforts.

Position Summary

HomeStretch, Inc. seeks an experienced Development Director to design and execute comprehensive donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship strategies across all categories of giving—including individual, corporate, small business, foundations, and social/civic/community organizations. The Development Director will build and lead a high- performing development team, optimize our donor management software (Bloomerang), and develop both short- and long-term strategies—including positioning the organization for a capital campaign within five years.

This position holds direct responsibility for achieving HomeStretch’s annual fundraising goal of $1.5 million. Success in this role will be measured by meeting or exceeding this target.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that encompasses individual, corporate, small business, foundation, and social/civic/community organization giving.
• Create and execute donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship strategies to grow donor base and giving levels in all categories.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to align fundraising strategies with organizational
• Build and manage a functional development department structure, currently including a Development Manager (grant writing/donor communications) and a part- time Administrative Support person.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development for the development team.
• Oversee all aspects of fundraising, including annual appeals, major gifts, grants, events, and planned giving, from all targeted donor segments.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring a personalized and high-touch donor experience.
• Serve as the primary administrator for Bloomerang, ensuring accurate donor records, segmentation, and reporting.
• Work closely with staf across departments to identify and leverage opportunities to expand donor relations and engage staf in fundraising
• Oversee development-related communications, including donor newsletters, appeals, reports, and impact stories.
• Represent HomeStretch at community events, donor meetings, and public
• Manage the development budget and ensure responsible stewardship of
• Stay current with best practices and trends in nonprofit fundraising and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE
• Minimum 7 years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple donor segments.
• Experience managing and growing a development
• Proficiency with donor management software (Bloomerang preferred).
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major
• Experience with capital campaigns a
• Commitment to HomeStretch’s mission and

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time of and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Nanette Gregory, Human Resources Manager, at nrgregory@homestretch[dot]org by July 25, 2025.

Qualified candidates will participate in a two-stage interview process:

1. First Interview: With the Chair of the Board’s Interview Committee and Cheryl Carter, Executive Director.
2. Second Interview: With designated stakeholders. Candidates advancing to this stage will be asked to prepare and present a 90-day plan for

HomeStretch’s development functions, specifically addressing strategies for individual, corporate, small business, foundation, and social/civic/community organization giving.

HomeStretch, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse staf and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.