Account Director – Direct Marketing, Non-Profit Fundraising

Avalon Consulting Group

Account Director leading fundraising strategy and execution for nonprofit organizations at Avalon Consulting Group. Collaborating with teams to create impactful direct response campaigns.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end fundraising strategy and execution for a large, complex direct mail program
Collaborate closely with writers, designers, analysts, and program managers to develop compelling, high-performing campaigns across channels
Serve as a strategic partner to your clients by monitoring performance, managing budgets, and recommending thoughtful adjustments to maximize results
Mentor and support your team, contribute to business development efforts, and help ensure that our work consistently meets the highest standards of quality and impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

at least five (5) years of direct response fundraising experience, ideally within a nonprofit or agency environment
Proven experience leading a large, complex direct mail program
Strong client management skills
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and campaign performance
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and guide cross-functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience mentoring or managing team members
A strategic mindset with the ability to balance big-picture thinking and executional detail
Comfort navigating change and helping teams adapt and grow
A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
generous paid leave
employer-paid life and disability insurance
safe harbor 401(k) plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

direct response fundraisingdirect mail program managementbudget managementcampaign performance analysisproject leadershipcross-functional team guidance

Soft Skills

client managementwritten communicationverbal communicationmulti-priority managementmentoringstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycollaborationsolutions-oriented approach