Director of Development

Director of Development | Raleigh, NC

Neighbor to Neighbor has spent 30 years proving that proximity changes outcomes. Now we’re building the fundraising engine to scale. This is not a coordinator role — it’s full ownership of the development function.

• Our students grow academically 3x faster than the national average.

• Our social enterprises create meaningful employment.

• Our housing strategy builds wealth — not just affordability.

What you’ll own:

• Growing a $1.5M+ fundraising portfolio

• 50–75 active major donor relationships

• Five- and six-figure gift strategy

• Corporate partnership growth (including crossover into our social enterprises)

• CRM health, segmentation, and 12-month forecasting

• Board activation in fundraising

• Donor diversification and risk reduction

You likely bring:

• 7–10+ years in major gifts fundraising

• A track record of personally closing significant asks

• Experience managing a $1M+ portfolio or comparable revenue target

• Strong CRM discipline and pipeline ownership

• Comfort inheriting founder-held relationships and earning trust over time

You operate like a revenue owner — not a support function. You are relational and high-EQ, but structured and metrics-driven.

Why N2N:

• Full ownership of the development function

• Direct access to leadership and board

• A unique dual-impact model (philanthropy + enterprise crossover)

• A clear 10-year target: doubling economic mobility in Wake County

• Deep roots in Southeast Raleigh — community presence matters

Salary & Benefits:

• $80k base salary

• Employer sponsored health insurance

• PTO

• Flexible schedule