Chief Development & Growth Officer

Washington Lawyers' Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 123,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided health and dental保险

Group life, AD&D, short-term and long‑

Job summary

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy across individuals, foundations, corporations, and government contracts. You will implement systems, set annual revenue goals, and supervise a small team to ensure data-driven donor engagement.

You will build grant budgets, manage a robust fundraising calendar, and coordinate with the COO, program leadership, and board committees.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising across individuals, law firms, corporations, foundations, and government contracts.
• Proven ability to build and manage development systems, budgets, and dashboards.
• Strong data-driven approach to donor segmentation and gift pipelines.
• Experience supervising staff and collaborating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all fundraising efforts across multiple donor channels.
• Build and manage development and stewardship plans to hit revenue goals.
• Maintain CRM data integrity and governance with SOPs and training.
• Create and monitor grant budgets, calendars, and reporting for stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategies for major gifts, events, and online giving.
• Collaborate with board and executives to expand donor networks and fundraising partnerships.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Grant management

Project management

Staff supervision

Board relations

Event planning

Prospect research

Negotiation

Communication

AI in development

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy across individuals, foundations, corporations, and government contracts. You will implement systems, set annual revenue goals, and supervise a small team to ensure data-driven donor engagement.

You will build grant budgets, manage a robust fundraising calendar, and coordinate with the COO, program leadership, and board committees.