Development Director Jobs in Arizona

Development Director jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in nonprofit management, higher education, healthcare systems, and community development organizations, covering the full range from associate-level development roles through senior directors overseeing multimillion-dollar fundraising programs. Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale account for the largest share of openings, with anchor employers like Banner Health, Arizona State University, and Dignity Health consistently recruiting development directors across their foundations and institutional advancement teams. The most sought-after specializations in Arizona include major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, and capital campaign leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles75
Top employerIQVIA
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring11
Work type41% Hybrid
Top industryStaffing

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Indeed
Director, Client Activation and Development
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Director, Client Activation and Development
Indeed
Scottsdale, Arizona
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$96k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Director of Business Development Home Health
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Director of Business Development Home Health
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Phoenix, Arizona
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Rocket Lab USA
Senior Director, Business Development - Satellites (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Senior Director, Business Development - Satellites (TS/SCI Clearance)
Rocket Lab USA
Tucson, Arizona
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
1,001-5,000

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Director of Development and AI
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Director of Development and AI
Dassian Strategic Solutions
Scottsdale, Arizona
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$175k - $205k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree

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Pima Community College
Director: Innovation and Small Business Development Center
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Director: Innovation and Small Business Development Center
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$85k - $99k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Development Director Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Scottsdale
14 jobs
Tucson
13 jobs
Tempe
11 jobs
Gilbert
2 jobs
Mesa
1 job
Chandler
1 job
Glendale
1 job
Prescott
1 job

Development Director Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

IQVIA
IQVIA3 open roles
ASU Foundation
ASU Foundation3 open roles
Rocket Lab USA
Rocket Lab USA3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in development director jobs across Arizona.

  • Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field required
  • Proven experience managing fundraising campaigns, donor pipelines, or development teams
  • Demonstrated success meeting annual fund or major gifts revenue goals
  • Proficiency with donor management platforms such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
  • Strong relationship-building skills with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners
  • Experience creating and presenting development reports to boards or executive leadership

Development Director Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a development director in Arizona?

Most development directors in Arizona build their path through nonprofit or institutional fundraising roles, starting as development associates, grant writers, or major gifts officers before advancing to director-level positions. A bachelor's degree is the standard minimum, while a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential from the Association of Fundraising Professionals is the most recognized professional credential in the field and carries real weight with Arizona nonprofit boards and hospital foundations when candidates are compared.

Which companies hire development directors in Arizona?

Employers hiring development directors in Arizona right now include IQVIA, ASU Foundation, and Rocket Lab USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's large nonprofit healthcare systems, university foundations, and community service organizations make the state one of the more consistent markets for this role in the Southwest.

Which Arizona cities have the most development director jobs?

Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson have the most development director openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its concentration of major nonprofit organizations, hospital foundations, and university systems, while Tucson's strong presence of arts institutions and the University of Arizona drives consistent demand, and Scottsdale's affluent donor base supports a steady pipeline of major gifts and capital campaign roles.

Are there remote development director jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since development directors depend heavily on in-person donor cultivation and relationship management. About 74% of development director openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote options tending to cluster around grant writing, individual giving strategy, and roles at national nonprofits with Arizona-based staff.

How can I get hired as a development director in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a development coordinator or development associate at one of Arizona's large nonprofit networks or hospital foundations, such as those affiliated with Banner Health, Dignity Health, or Arizona State University's foundation. Building experience in annual fund calling, event coordination, or grant research opens the door to senior individual contributor roles, and earning the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential while in an entry-level role significantly strengthens a candidate's candidacy for director-level positions.

Where can I find and apply to development director jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to development director jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers actively hiring. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location preference, and apply directly to the positions that match.

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