Who We Are

Bridges of Hope (Bridges) is a grief support community for children, teens & their families. We empower youth to learn, connect, share & grow after a death through trauma-informed group settings including camps, school groups, family workshops, & community ceremonies.

Why Join Us

• Working at Bridges means joining a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grieve and the coping skills to be resilient. We offer a supportive, flexible work environment where personal well-being is prioritized alongside professional impact. As our Development Director, you’ll work closely with leadership in a nimble, entrepreneurial atmosphere where your strategic ideas & contributions directly transform into real-world support for grieving families. We are looking for someone who enjoys connecting people, cultivating partnerships, & transforming ideas into reality.

Opportunity & Impact

In this role, you will lead the evolution of our fundraising infrastructure to power our next chapter of community growth. Working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, you will help design and execute a comprehensive development strategy to ensure long-term sustainability. You will thrive based on attention to detail as well as a thorough understanding of the big picture. You’ll be a great fit if you are self-driven to work independently while being coachable & committed to collaboration with teammates. After thorough orientation & training, success will mean expanding our donor pipeline, elevating our local visibility, and building reliable revenue streams—ensuring no child or family faces grief alone.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

Strategic Planning & Management – Design & execute a sustainable development plan to scale funding; manage the fundraising budget, and track KPIs to grow donor retention & overall revenue.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship – Identify, nurture & steward relationships with major donors & corporate partners; implement creative recognition strategies to expand ongoing engagement.

Annual Campaign – Develop & implement all aspects of 5-6 multi-channel solicitations across digital & print channels to organically grow our core individual donor base; process donations & produce thank you letters.

Marketing & Communications – Develop & publish newsletters (2-3/year,) an annual Impact Report, and social media messaging to amplify our brand & broaden local awareness.

Leadership & Collaboration – Collaborate with Executive Director and a Development Committee to foster a culture of philanthropy that fully engages board members, staff, & community stakeholders.

Events & Outreach – Plan & lead meaningful fundraising & stewardship events that attract & connect community supporters to our mission.

Compensation & Perks

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience; Starting around $70,000 with bonus potential

Role Type: Full-time, Exempt (reports to Executive Director)

Work Environment: Flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement [office in Summerville SC]; 100% Medical, Dental & Vision coverage; generous PTO; professional development budget.

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials

5+ years of professional experience

Non-profit fundraising experience running campaigns, building relationships, and securing major gifts with attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize & meet deadlines, manage ambiguity, & drive to results

Comfort talking about death, grief, & difficult issues

Tech-savvy with ability to learn new software

Willingness to work a limited number of pre-scheduled evenings & weekends

Preferred/Ideal:

Bachelor’s Degree

Familiarity with Salesforce Non-Profit Starter Pack, Google Suite, MS Office, WordPress, Canva, Constant Contact

Our Hiring Process

This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth as Bridges expands its reach & impact. We value your time and aim to keep applicants informed throughout the process. Our process includes an initial virtual discussion followed by an in-person interview with our leadership team.

To apply, please visit http://www.BridgesSC.org/Apply to respond to several questions as well as submit your cover letter & resume.

[If you have any questions or problems with the form, please contact info@bridgessc.org]

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Bridges of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our team should reflect the rich diversity of the children and families we serve, and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.