Director of Business Development
Charity Search Group
part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Responsible for generating and growing new client relationships for Charity Search Group
- Engage Executive Directors, CEOs, Board members, and senior development leaders in consultative conversations
- Build and deepen relationships with nonprofit executives, board leaders, and senior development professionals
- Leverage existing networks and referral channels while expanding reach into new nonprofit audiences
- Lead high-trust conversations around executive and fundraising leadership needs
- Advise nonprofit leaders on hiring strategy, organizational readiness, and risk mitigation
- Combine relationship-based development with thoughtful, CRM-driven outreach
- Own the full business development lifecycle—from initial conversation through signed engagement
- Build and manage a sustainable pipeline aligned with firm growth goals
- Represent Charity Search Group’s values, reputation, and approach in all external interactions
- Collaborate closely with internal search consultants and leadership to ensure a strong handoff and client experience
Requirements
- Background in fundraising, development, nonprofit leadership, executive search, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with nonprofit executives, board members, and senior advancement leaders
- Strong understanding of nonprofit governance, fundraising structures, and leadership decision-making
- Experience generating opportunities through professional networks, referrals, and/or targeted outreach
- Comfort engaging in consultative conversations about leadership hiring, organizational capacity, and risk
- Familiarity with CRM-based outreach tools (email and LinkedIn), including sequencing and personalization, or a strong willingness to learn
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to build credibility, listen effectively, and guide strategic discussions
- Highly self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage pipeline activity in a remote, part-time role
Benefits
- To apply, please complete the online application.
- If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Husani Bastien at husani@charitysearchgroup.com or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com
- CSG is an equal opportunity organization. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal or local law.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
fundraisingdevelopmentnonprofit leadershipexecutive searchorganizational readinessrisk mitigationpipeline management
Soft skills
relationship buildingconsultative conversationscommunicationcredibilitylisteningstrategic discussionsself-directedorganizational skills