--- title: Community Development Director description: Benchmark Human Services is hiring for the Community Development Director role in Fort Wayne, IN. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/community-development-director-at-benchmark-human-services-01a117ec-6e62-7cb8-9136-318fa9cee5b8 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Benchmark Human Services as Community Development Director in Fort Wayne, IN. Pays $70K–$80K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ydr28t.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Benchmark Human Services | | **Location** | Fort Wayne, IN | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Benchmark Human Services. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Benchmark Human Services. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $65,000 – $98,000 a year (median $75,000). ## Description Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Camp Red Cedar boasts 57 acres of woods, meadows, trails, a 10-acre lake and sandy beach. Each year the camp serves hundreds of kids through our summer camps, riding programs, horse shows and rentals. Camp Red Cedar’s mission is to encourage children and adults with disabilities to move beyond their boundaries through recreational activities, outdoor education, creative arts and interaction with horses, in an integrated environment, serving people of all abilities. We are hiring a **Community Development Director** to lead and shape the philanthropic culture and activities of the organization. This person will establish and maintain strong relationships with peers, key stakeholders, media representatives, community organizations, industry associations, and local groups. **Benefits:** - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Bonus Potential - 401k Plan with company match - Profit sharing - Company paid life insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay - Employee Discounts - Voluntary benefits including disability and short-term disability - Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - and More! **Job Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement fundraising plans, programs, and campaign initiatives to build, expand and strengthen Camp Red Cedar’s current base of philanthropic support. - Promote Camp Red Cedar through social media platforms, the organization’s website, media opportunities, tours, outreach activities, public speaking engagements, and community networking opportunities. - Support Camp Red Cedar’s programs and staff through regular involvement in camp and service activities as identified by the Program Director. - Educate Camp Red Cedar’s constituencies about development and fundraising activities. - Identify major gift prospects and coordinate cultivation and solicitation efforts with the CEO and Board of Directors. - Create a Case for Giving that connects donors to Camp Red Cedar’s core mission by identifying and sharing impactful stories. - Create and implement an Annual Fund Development Plan. - Evaluate annual performance and adjust goals and strategies as needed. - Identify, recruit, and oversee all group volunteer activities, including special events related to the Annual Fund. - Coordinate the donation acknowledgment process, including generating gift receipts and assigning and assisting with thank-you calls and notes to donors. - Maintain accurate and complete contact records in the organization’s donor database, including ongoing updates, data cleaning, and organization for optimal use. For a full and complete list, please contact HR **Skills and Abilities:** - Experience with gift processing and donor databases. - Demonstrated proficiency with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, preferably with experience managing organizational accounts. - Knowledge of the concepts of community-centric fundraising concepts and a broad understanding of fundraising principles and successful development programs. - Ability to create graphics and ability to create compelling content in design programs like Canva - Has the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. - Inspires and influences volunteers. - Displays an innate ability to show respect for and to honor the dignity of all donors, regardless of gift level, and communicates from a nonjudgmental perspective. - Has a passionate belief in the importance of philanthropy **Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on leadership, not-for- profit experience, business, telecommunications, public administration, etc. - Development and philanthropic experience - Not-for-profit leadership experience - Maintain CPR, 1st Aid and Mandt certifications Interested candidates can apply online at BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. 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