Development Director: Donor Growth & Grants

NGUMC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church seeks a Director of Development to lead comprehensive fundraising, donor cultivation, and grant development on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, and in New York. This role advances the church’s social principles through fundraising initiatives and strategic partnerships.

You will collaborate across teams to plan and execute campaigns, manage budgets, and strengthen digital engagement, with travel as required and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred in nonprofit management/public administration/communications.
• 4–6 years of development and/or fundraising, donor relations and stewardship, grant writing, and grant management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in nonprofit fundraising and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage fundraising strategies to sustain and grow support for GBCS.
• Cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with donors and funding partners for long-term engagement.
• Research, write, submit, and manage grant proposals; ensure reporting and compliance.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, campaigns, budgets, and events; monitor financial accountability.

Skills

Communication

Donor relations

Grant writing

Digital outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Grant management software

Job description

The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church seeks a Director of Development to lead comprehensive fundraising, donor cultivation, and grant development on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, and in New York. This role advances the church’s social principles through fundraising initiatives and strategic partnerships.

You will collaborate across teams to plan and execute campaigns, manage budgets, and strengthen digital engagement, with travel as required and