Development Director: Fundraising & Donor Strategy

Rio Texas; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church seeks a Director of Development on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to lead comprehensive fundraising strategies and donor engagement in support of its mission.

The role collaborates across teams, oversees grants, campaigns, and digital outreach, and requires building relationships with donors and funders. Travel as required; residence in Washington, D.C. is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in nonprofit leadership or related field.
• 4–6 years in development, donor relations, grant writing, and grant management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices and donor stewardship.
• Experience managing donor pipelines and engagement; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage fundraising strategies to sustain and grow support.
• Cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with individual donors and partners.
• Research, write, and manage grant proposals to foundations; report on funded grants.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and manage budgets; support digital engagement.
• Coordinate events, donor mailings, and reports; advise committees and leadership.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Fundraising

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Donor management software

Grant management platforms

Job description

The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church seeks a Director of Development on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to lead comprehensive fundraising strategies and donor engagement in support of its mission.

The role collaborates across teams, oversees grants, campaigns, and digital outreach, and requires building relationships with donors and funders. Travel as required; residence in Washington, D.C. is preferred.