Development Director

JOB OPENING

Development (Fundraising) Director

Georgia Highlands Medical Services is a private, non-profit community health center that was founded in Forsyth County Georgia in 1979 to provide health care for the low income and uninsured. The organization now operates eight medical centers and serves over 23,000 patients annually across North Georgia. For over 45 years, we have served as the medical home – a place where people can experience healing, caring relationships – regardless of insurance status, income level, language spoken or personal circumstance.

Georgia Highlands is looking for individuals interested in meeting that mission with us. If you want to make difference in the community, come join us.

Position : Georgia Highlands is seeking a Development Director to serve as the primary architect for the organization's fundraising strategies, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and mission impact of the organization. This executive-level role focuses on securing diverse revenue streams through identification of funding opportunities; submission of grants; implementation of individual and corporate giving campaigns; corporate sponsorship; and fundraising events. The Development Director is responsible for developing and sustaining donor relationships, enhancing public awareness through strategic communication, overseeing community engagement, and expanding the organization’s annual giving program.

Salary: 60k - 65k/yr

Qualification : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising, institutional advancement, sales, business development, or related experience; demonstrated success building relationships, securing financial support, grant writing and management, and proficiency with CRM or donor management software. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or willingness to pursue certification. Passion for and commitment to the mission of Georgia Highlands Medical Services. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is strongly preferred.

Location : Cumming, Georgia

Benefits : Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including life, health, dental and vision insurance, defined contribution plan, 403(b) plan, paid days off and support for career development.