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Director of Development (Fundraising) Reviews
What is it like working as a Director of Development (Fundraising)?
April 2023
Fulfilling and meaningful.
Director of Development (Fundraising) in Moscow:
Pros: Helping donors achieve their goals related to supporting students
Cons: Needless and endless meetings
November 2022
Great to work in Kitchener.
Director of Development (Fundraising) in Kitchener:
Pros: Variety in organization I get to work with, blue collar, white collar, tech etc.
Cons: Proximity to Toronto and being compared to organizations there
September 2021
Boulder has an incredible culture of giving, volunteering and dedication to nonprofits.
Director of Development (Fundraising) in Boulder:
Pros: The work/life balance. It’s easy to walk, bike, and sit on a patio during your workday. Meetings might be walking around a lake.
Cons: The cost of living is expensive.
August 2021
Great mission, requires initiative.
Director of Development (Fundraising) in Chicago:
Pros: The mission and the freedom to structure my work
Cons: I have had 4 bosses in 4 years. The workload is intense - we're perpetually understaffed. Lots of turnover.
January 2021
I am the Director of Fundraising & Special Events for the YWCA Lake County.
Director of Development (Fundraising) in Gurnee:
Pros: I enjoy raising funds so we can help thousands of families in the Lake County area of Illinois.
Cons: We are extremely understaffed.
June 2020
I get to help donors change lives!
Director of Development (Fundraising) in Wichita:
Pros: That I can give people opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others
Cons: Not having more ability to help determine the direction of the Development program pilot.
October 2019
Wonderful and tough at the same time.
Director of Development (Fundraising) in Vancouver:
Pros: Developing relationships
Cons: Commute and cost of living
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