Development Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Position Summary|

The Development Director is an enthusiastic and innovative fundraising professional tasked with overseeing the strategic design and execution of fundraising initiatives for one of our esteemed clients situated in downtown Baltimore. This pivotal role is responsible for the acquisition and expansion of the organization's financial resources through targeted efforts in grants, sponsorships, and individual giving campaigns.

Responsibilities|

• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans that are ambitious yet attainable, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead engagements with current and prospective funders in collaboration with the organization's Executive Team.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities by identifying and establishing contact points, conducting comprehensive prospect research, and actively networking at events and conferences.
• Manage the end-to-end fundraising processes, including the preparation of grant proposals, meticulous tracking and management of reporting and other obligations, and overseeing the production of related reports and documentation.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing individual and institutional contributors, ensuring their continued engagement and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to identify and leverage potential sources of revenue to sustain the organization's mission.
• Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ascertain that fundraising goals are consistently met and exceeded.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance Department to ensure alignment with operational and capital budget expectations.
• Assist the CEO in effectively managing and engaging with the Board of Directors.

Attributes|

Benefits|

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule|

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute / relocate|

Baltimore, MD 21201 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience|

Fundraising : 1 year (Preferred)

Microsoft Office : 1 year (Preferred)

Other Duties|

This job description is not intended to cover every possible duty or responsibility assigned to the employee in this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change at any time, with or without prior notice, to accommodate the evolving needs of the organization.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000