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Director, R&D Innovation The Director, R&D Innovation is responsible for leading the product development innovation agenda for Utz Brands products. This role partners with the brand business team ...

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How much do development director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for development director in York, PA is $90,923.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,900.00 and $106,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a development director do?

A Development Director is responsible for overseeing fundraising and resource development efforts within an organization, typically a nonprofit. They create and implement strategies to secure financial support, manage donor relationships, lead fundraising campaigns, and often supervise development staff. Their goal is to ensure the organization has the funding needed to achieve its mission and objectives. Development Directors also work closely with executive leadership and the board of directors to align fundraising goals with the organization's overall strategy.

What does a development director do?

A development director is responsible for fundraising strategies and initiatives to help promote the business and operations of nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and hospitals. As a development director, your job duties include reaching out to potential benefactors, maintaining relationships with existing donors, devising new strategies for fundraising, and organizing fundraising events. These events may consist of benefit concerts, dinners, parties, and special events. Collaborating with company management is also a regular part of your job. Depending on the organization, your exact duties may vary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a development director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Development Director, you need expertise in fundraising strategy, donor relations, and nonprofit management, often supported by a relevant degree or CFRE certification. Familiarity with donor management systems (like Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge) and CRM platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for driving organizational growth, securing funding, and building lasting partnerships essential to the nonprofit’s mission.

How does a development director typically collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals?

A Development Director frequently works cross-functionally with teams such as marketing, finance, and program management to align fundraising strategies with organizational objectives. This collaboration often involves coordinating on campaigns, sharing donor insights, and ensuring consistent messaging across platforms. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as the Development Director serves as a bridge between departments to maximize impact and foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

What is the difference between Development Director vs Fundraising Manager?

AspectDevelopment DirectorFundraising Manager
Primary FocusOversees overall fundraising strategies, donor relations, and development initiativesExecutes specific fundraising campaigns and manages donor outreach
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, team leadership, major gift cultivationEvent planning, donor communication, campaign execution
CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, or related fields; experience in leadership rolesBachelor’s degree; experience in fundraising or development roles often preferred
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, charities, educational institutionsNonprofit organizations, charities, fundraising agencies

The Development Director typically holds a strategic leadership role, overseeing the entire development department and long-term fundraising goals. In contrast, the Fundraising Manager focuses on executing specific campaigns and managing day-to-day donor activities. Both roles require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the Development Director has broader responsibilities and higher-level oversight.

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Infographic showing various Development Director job openings in York, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,923 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Elementary School Development Director

Diocese of Harrisburg

Harrisburg, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 hours ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/ADVANCEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Full-Time
City & State: Harrisburg, PA
School: Holy Name of Jesus School
PAYROLL GRADE:  14                            FLSA STATUS:  Exempt
NATURE OF POSITION: The purpose of this position is to develop and implement a comprehensive development program for the school/parish.  The Development Director engages a diverse parish community (including faculty, staff, students, families, and parishioners) and the general public in advancing the development program's mission.
REPORTING FUNCTION: Reports to the pastor and/or principal
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include any or all of the following:












  • Collaborates with the Pastor and/or Principal in implementing the educational mission of the parish.  This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of the parish's/school's goals, with specific focus on the parish's/school's development plan. Incumbent also collaborates in regional/deanery planning and development efforts as appropriate.
  • Directs the parish's/school's Development Plan.  Incumbent accomplishes this by establishing short (annual) and long (3-5 year) range goals and objectives for the Development office based on the parishes/school's long range plan.  Incumbent may assist the Pastor and other parish/school leadership in developing the parish's/school's long-range plan.  Incumbent facilitates the development and publication of an articulated, written case statement about the parish/school which tells the story of Catholic education and also includes the parish's/school's philosophy, values, mission, and public and community contributions.
  • Assures the development and implementation of a comprehensive public relations and communications plan.  This includes relating with these publics: parish leadership; parents of current, former, and future students; school faculty and staff, former and current students; members of the parish; and local civic and business leaders and residents.
  • Assures the establishment of an Annual Appeal/Fund Program for the parish and school. Incumbent plans, directs, and assures the implementation of this annual campaign.
  • Coordinates the establishment of an Alumni Association.  Incumbent accomplishes this by developing effective communication systems with alumni to provide ongoing current information between the school and the alumni, and by attracting alumni support for fundraising activities and the annual fund program.
  • Assures the establishment of an Endowment Fund.  Incumbent plans and directs the implementation of this program, which provides opportunities for potential donors to invest in the parish/school through options such as major gifts, bequests and deferred giving.
  • Assures establishment of EITC funding for scholarships.
  • Assures the establishment of a Student Recruitment program. Incumbent accomplishes this by researching and identifying prospective students, by prompting and hosting various recruitment activities or special events, i.e., home gatherings, open house, on-site visits to feeder day care and preschools, and making telephone and in-person contacts/calls.  Incumbent also promotes recruitment efforts for the school through press releases, public service announcements, advertisements, billboards, newsletters, etc.
  • Serves as staff to the Parish/School Development Committee.  Incumbent participates in the recruitment and selection of members, assures members understand their responsibilities, and collaborates with the Committee Chair in preparing the agenda and in assigning and monitoring task completion.
  • Assures the establishment of a Major Gifts/Corporate Sponsorship Program.  This is accomplished by researching, cultivating, soliciting and follow-up of major gifts from private or corporate donors.  This may include grant writing and/or personal solicitation, or matching appropriate potential donors with "askers."
  • Coordinates all fund-raising activities for the parish/school.  Incumbent collaborates with parish leadership, Parents' Club, School Commission and other find raising groups in the parish/school to develop a planned, consistent, organized approach to fund-raising, including monthly calendaring of events.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fund development (major/planned giving), with the ability to organize, create, and implement development efforts through the use of marketing techniques.
  • Knowledge of church organizational and operational procedures is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally (including oral presentations) and in writing.  Position requires creativity, decision-making, interpersonal skills, use of discretion, teamwork, negotiation, independent judgment/action, problem analysis, service orientation, and public relations to foster the Church's mission and Parish/School relations, and must be able to handle multiple projects/priorities.
  • Incumbent must also be competitive and resourceful in an organization that has an infinite amount of needs and a finite amount of financial resources.
  • Perform basic math and be proficient with gift planning software such as Crescendo or PG CALC.
  • Knowledge of a calculator, basic computer software, and all basic office equipment is required.


EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in communications, finance, and/or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a comparable field with five to eight years' experience in a comparable position.
  • Experience in the development field preferred.
  • Experience running direct mail and advertising campaigns for planned giving is required.
  • Continuing education is required to maintain knowledge of tax codes affecting charitable giving and maintain a level of knowledge and skills required to serve as a parish/school Development Director. This is accomplished by reading material related to the profession, by attending workshops or conventions, and by participating in local, regional, and diocesan professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate.
  • This position requires specific knowledge of the Catholic Church organization and procedures or experience in a complex multi-unit organization (preferably nonprofit) with a service orientation.
  • Practicing Catholic required.
  • Position requires a valid driver's license.
  • Bilingual in Spanish may be desirable in some geographical locations.


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