North America Development Director: Major Gifts Leader

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room to readNew York (NY)

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About the role

Room to Read seeks a Director/Senior Director, Development, North America, based in New York, NY, to lead the market’s fundraising strategy and grow revenue. You will personally manage high-value donors and lead a small development team, collaborating with senior leaders and boards to advance multi-channel fundraising. You will oversee major gifts, corporate and foundation partnerships, annual giving, legacy giving, and events, while ensuring disciplined forecasting and pipeline management to

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