Chief Development Officer, Arts & Culture Fundraising Leader

Inside Philanthropy; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead and grow philanthropic programs, including annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns. The CDO reports to the CEO and collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team to advance fundraising strategy and donor engagement.

Based in the Washington, DC area, the CDO will supervise the development team, manage major gifts portfolios, and work with boards and partners to expand funding for

Qualifications

• Fundraising experience in arts/cultural institutions, museums, parks, or historic sites preferred.
• Knowledge of regional philanthropy, major donors, and arts/historic activities preferred.
• Experience supervising development/fundraising staff and contractors.
• Experience producing and directing fundraising events/galas.
• Experience with use of CRM fundraising database systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google tools.
• Fluency in English for effective engagement with patrons and donors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year fundraising strategy to grow operating, programmatic, and capital support.
• Evaluate donor pipeline and fundraising events model; recommend improvements for growth.
• Raise the profile of Glen Echo Park and its programs among donors and community members.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects as lead relationship manager.
• Manage a portfolio of top donors with responsibility for major-gift revenue.
• Create personalized strategies connecting donors with the Park's mission and impact.
• Expand annual fund and donor programs; plan year-round cultivation activities.
• Represent the Partnership externally with the CEO, senior staff, and board members.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Leadership

Fundraising strategy

Communication

Fluency in English

Tools

CRM database

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead and grow philanthropic programs, including annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns. The CDO reports to the CEO and collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team to advance fundraising strategy and donor engagement.

Based in the Washington, DC area, the CDO will supervise the development team, manage major gifts portfolios, and work with boards and partners to expand funding for