Development Chief: Fundraising & Grants Lead (Hybrid)

The Children's Guild; Parkville (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Guild is seeking a dynamic Managing Director of Development to lead our Fundraising and Grants operation in a hybrid role anchored in the Baltimore area. This senior leader will shape strategy, manage a pipeline of donors and funders, supervise the Grants Writer, and collaborate with executive leadership to drive contributed revenue and grant funding.

The role offers opportunities to build out a development team in FY2028 and requires strong relationship-building, external

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible fundraising and/or grants management experience, with at least 3 years in supervisory or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor cultivation

Strategic planning

CRM/database proficiency

Public speaking

Project management

Baltimore philanthropic knowledge

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

Associates or higher degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Grant management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Children’s Guild is seeking a dynamic Managing Director of Development to lead our Fundraising and Grants operation in a hybrid role anchored in the Baltimore area. This senior leader will shape strategy, manage a pipeline of donors and funders, supervise the Grants Writer, and collaborate with executive leadership to drive contributed revenue and grant funding.

The role offers opportunities to build out a development team in FY2028 and requires strong relationship-building, external