Fractional Development Director

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Development (Fractional) for a nationally recognized, mission-driven nonprofit organization advancing research, education, and patient advocacy within the healthcare sector. This is a remote, part-time contractual position (10–12 hours/week) with occasional travel as needed.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Development will provide strategic fundraising leadership to strengthen and expand a growing national nonprofit’s revenue streams. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will design and guide a comprehensive development strategy with a focus on corporate partnerships, major gifts, and grant funding. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional seeking flexible, high-impact work in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

PERKS:

• Fully remote, flexible fractional schedule (10–12 hours/week)
• Strategic leadership opportunity with strong executive and board partnership
• Ability to shape and grow a developing fundraising function
• Meaningful mission advancing research, education, and patient advocacy
• Competitive hourly compensation with opportunity for renewal and growth

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to diversify and grow revenue
• Cultivate and secure corporate partnerships, sponsorships, major gifts, and grant funding
• Conduct prospect research and lead generation to identify high-impact funding opportunities
• Draft compelling grant proposals, sponsorship materials, and donor communications
• Advise leadership and board members on donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement strategies
• Recommend and support implementation of donor tracking systems and development best practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, corporate partnerships, or philanthropic strategy
• Experience designing and executing multi-channel fundraising initiatives
• Strong relationship-building and donor engagement skills across diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with CRM systems and remote collaboration tools
• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This fractional contractual role offers competitive compensation at $50 per hour, with opportunity for renewal and potential rate increase based on organizational growth and mutual agreement. The position provides a flexible 10–12 hour per week schedule in a fully remote work environment that supports autonomy and work-life balance. Occasional travel may be supported as needed. The organization values inclusive leadership, collaborative partnership, and professional growth, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated executive team and board.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

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