Director, Community Fundraising – P2P, Endurance Race Program, Fundraising Events

Active Minds, Inc.

Director leading community fundraising initiatives within Active Minds, a nonprofit transforming mental health norms. Enhancing peer-to-peer engagement, event coordination, and donor stewardship.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $105,000 - $119,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as team leader for a rapidly growing community fundraising program, including through mentorship, coaching and growth of a Manager, Community Fundraising.
Collaborate with CDO to set a strategic vision and implement a related work plan for intentional community fundraising.
Discover, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of highly engaged community fundraisers leading workplace giving campaigns.
Navigate cross-departmental project management with Marketing and School Mental Health teams to engage young adult-focused partners.
Responsible for overseeing Active Minds’ large-scale fundraising events, securing a minimum of $350,000 annually.
Serve as lead internal coordinator of planning and logistics for an annual 300+ person fundraising event.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of related experience in a nonprofit fundraising environment, or a combination of direct fundraising experience and significant transferable experience.
Experience in employee supervision and/or team management, with preference for 3+ years in a supervisory role.
Experience with event planning and management, and/or peer-to-peer and participant-led fundraising, with a preference of 3+ years.
Demonstrated success in soliciting sponsorships or contributions of $10,000+.
Fully digital literate, including Microsoft & Google products, and online meeting tools.
Experience with Salesforce or other databases and project management tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Company Wide Mental Health Days
401(k) Matching
HSA and FSA Options
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Fully Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Stipends

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Fundraising StrategyProject ManagementPortfolio ManagementWorkplace Giving CampaignsPeer-to-Peer Fundraising

Soft Skills

MentorshipCoachingCollaboration