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Development director job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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A development director is responsible for the raising of funds for a company's long- and short-term projects, via grants, investors, or fundraisers. Aside from organizing events, they also manage the development team, build relationships with existing donors, and help create company budgets.

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Development director requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in development director job postings.
Sample development director requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in fundraising or development
  • Proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns
  • Experience with donor management software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sample required development director soft skills
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Ability to collaborate with a team and build relationships with stakeholders
  • Creative and strategic thinking
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Passionate about the organization's mission and able to inspire others to support it

Development director job description example 1

PerkinElmer development director job description

Job Title
Director of Content Development- Molecular & Cellular Biology
Location(s)
San Diego - BioLegend
BioLegend develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value, along with superior customer service and technical support. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology.
Job SummaryAs the Director of Content Development in Molecular & Cellular Biology Department, you will be expected to effectively lead and manage the various R&D disciplines of Recombinant Protein and/or Antibody to successfully design, develop and manufacture innovative, high quality products and solutions for the Life Science Industry. You will be required to manage the administration responsibilities of budgeting, planning, resource management and vendor relations, ensuring projects stay within the budgeted expectations and delivery timescales. Provide leadership and oversight to the various projects across the R&D disciplines, ensuring proper resources are utilized and aligned for prioritized programs. You will work with Operations, Marketing, Sales and Financial teams on the product development from inception through manufacturing as product is released into the market place.
Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lead the development of recombinant protein, antibody and ancillary reagents for research.Improve testing methods and implement new technologies · Conduct and direct lab procedures in compliance with ISO 13485:2016 guidelines and existing SOPs.Ensure timely completion of batch records and other required documentation. Provide technical expertise, establish new SOPs, review test results, and report data.Build a strong team by recruiting additional talent, monitoring the performance of existing team members, motivating the team, and identifying the talent for potential career advancement.Proactively identify and address potential problems and support the tech service team with troubleshooting of antibody related products.Serve as the lead point of contact to communicate with other departments for the cell biology product line.Other duties as assigned.
iACT Competencies
innovate - Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development Aspire - Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights Collaborate - Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support Transform - Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology or other relevant disciplines.10+ leadership experience with life science reagent, tool and service development and commercialization Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience 5+ years working experience with business operation including strategic planning, relevant marketing and sales experience.Proven experience and track record in developing and managing project on schedules, within budgets, measuring, reporting and achieving assigning metrics and managing department and project expenses, resource allocation and administration.Experience outsourcing and managing product development to contractors and solution suppliers in the global market place.Experience in relation to dealing with certification requirements.
Condition of Employment
Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, BioLegend requires proof of COVID vaccination for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions) beginning January 18, 2022.
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
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Development director job description example 2

Quicken Loans development director job description

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We're united by our culture - a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job - it's about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.
About Bedrock
Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city-building strategies, reaching far beyond the boundaries of bricks and mortar. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties in Detroit and Cleveland, including landmark developments at the Hudson's Site, the Book Tower restoration, City Modern and the May Company Building. Bedrock's portfolio totals more than 22 million square feet of office, retail and residential space within new construction and adaptive reuse projects.

For more information on Bedrock's projects, visit bedrockdetroit.com or engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Job Summary
The Director of Development oversees Bedrock real estate development team and projects from initial conception to opening. The Director, Development serves in the owner's representative role and manages the strategic direction of development projects to meet the company's goals. In the position one will strategically partner with Bedrock's construction, finance, architecture, and other teams as well as outside consultants to plan, program, design, and deliver development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities
Provides strategic direction in the execution of multiple development projects including ground-up and adaptive reuse mixed use, residential and office buildings, parking garages, and public spaces Establishes the strategic direction for each project in terms of program, phasing, and level of investment to ensure alignment with company goals and marketability Oversees all aspects of a development in terms of schedule, budget, design, construction, marketing and branding, and leasing. Review architectural, engineering, marketing, and financial deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and impact Oversee the coordination of external resources such as general contractors, environmental contractors, surveyors, traffic engineers, land use advisors, legal advisors, and other consultants Delivers presentations, reports, analyses, and information packets at various stages in the development process to Bedrock executives and outside stakeholders, ensuring timely decisions and progress are being make Tracks real estate trends and innovative development practices and disseminates information to teams and applies to projects as appropriate.Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with coursework in real estate, business administration, urban planning, economics, construction management, or architecture.Master's degree in business administration or real estate is preferred Minimum 10 years of real estate development experience with a preference for experience with mixed-use development in an urban area Strong writing, presentation, and general communication skills Ability to review and comment on architectural drawings, engineering reports and drawings, pro formats, and legal documents Relates well to others, builds rapport, and effective relationships, uses tact, can diffuse high-tension situations. Can also be tough minded in a constructive way Decisive yet flexible; disciplined and focused on business fundamentals

Disclaimer
This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.

We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at 1-800-411-JOBS.
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Development director job description example 3

Tufts University development director job description

For more than 85 years, The Fletcher School at Tufts University has worked to educate and prepare individuals for positions of national and international leadership and influence. Through a deep and multifaceted understanding of the worlds most pressing challenges, and with the guiding principles of mutual benefit, security, and justice, our community endeavors to maintain the stability and prosperity of the complex and increasingly global society of the 21st century.

The University Advancement Division (UA) is a comprehensive development and alumni relations enterprise with a staff complement of approximately 200 FTE. Functional units within UA include development/fundraising, alumni relations, stewardship and donor relations, advancement communications, special events, gift processing, research, prospect management, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, information systems and management and infrastructure services. UAs mission is to build strong relationships with Tufts Universitys constituents, match donor interests with the Universitys needs and priorities, and secure the financial resources necessary for Tufts to achieve excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. The division is strongly committed to serving the academic agenda of the University and to creating a culture of philanthropy in the extended Tufts community. Integrity, collegiality, diversity, accountability, mutual trust and respect for the individual as well as the intentions of our donors are the values that guide the work of the division.
What You'll Do


The Director of Development is a key member of the Advancement Team and plays a vital role in the departments achievement of its fundraising goals. The Director of Development will oversee the following areas: and capital/major gifts and stewardship.

This position will build and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, schedule meetings throughout the year to qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward those individuals, with the goal of increasing donor engagement and support. As a part of the school's development team, s/he will also work with staff members to manage budgets, guarantee the high-quality stewardship of donors, ensure the proper processing and acknowledgment of gifts and pledges, and implement additional strategies to introduce new donors/friends to the school. The director will also assist the Senior Director in formulating overall fundraising strategy for the department


What We're Looking For


Bachelor's Degree.
7-10 years experience.
Extensive depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in philanthropy, securing major/leadership gifts.
Advanced interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Experience managing or mentoring fundraising staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity

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Updated March 14, 2024

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