• Maintain progress toward annual fundraising goals across major gifts, institutional giving, and grassroots revenue streams • Guide execution of donor strategies and pipeline development plans already underway • Partner cross-functionally to design and activate a strong philanthropic engagement strategy for MozFest 2026 • Support prioritization and decision-making related to development operations systems and processes • Provide clear reporting and strategic updates to the Executive Director and leadership team • Lead and support a multi-functional fundraising team, including senior leaders and individual contributors • Maintain team morale, productivity, and adherence to fundraising best practices • Hold regular 1:1 meetings and team touchpoints to ensure alignment and accountability • Serve as the Development representative on the Executive Team • Monitor progress against annual fundraising goals and provide monthly updates to leadership • Use existing dashboards and systems to track donor engagement, revenue, and pipeline health • Identify and flag strategic risks and opportunities to the Executive Director • Co-design and lead the 2026 MozFest philanthropic engagement strategy, including donor prospect development and cultivation planning • Advise and support team members on donor cultivation and solicitation strategies • Establish metrics, track progress, and document learnings to inform future fundraising cycles