Director of Development
Chesapeake Bay Trust
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Annapolis • Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Identify new major donor support and cultivate individual large gifts
- Communicate and maintain relationships with past and current major donors
- Plan and manage special events driven by major giving goals
- Oversee annual giving program and donor communication
- Expand the Planned Giving program
- Market the Trust’s fledgling endowment to major donors
- Identify and pursue potential sources of corporate and foundation grants
- Adaptively manage/lead the development strategy for the Trust
- Create web content associated with development-related components of the website
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional development experience (preferred)
- Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and special events (required)
- Experience in staff management and mentorship (preferred)
- Computer proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office, Zoom, contact management databases, and fundraising software (required)
- Current knowledge of IRS regulations applicable to gifts received (required)
Benefits
- Health Insurance offerings with choice of medical plan and prescription
- Dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options
- 401K retirement savings program with match
- Starting at 10 accrued vacation days, 7 accrued sick days, and personal days annually
- Compensatory time available for overtime hours worked
- Eleven paid holidays per year
- Professional Development resources and opportunities
- A cohesive, mission-oriented, and intellectually curious team
- Hybrid work schedule (at least 1 day in the office per week)
- Fun, new green office space, with outdoor work space and perks (e.g., kayaks for staff use)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
fundraisingdonor communicationevent planninggrant writingdevelopment strategyweb content creationstaff managementmentorshipIRS regulations
Soft skills
relationship managementcommunicationleadershipadaptability