Development Director: Fundraising & Grants Leadership

Wvumc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wvumc in Washington, DC seeks a development professional to lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and grant proposals. You will collaborate across teams to advance priorities and ensure accountability in budgeting and reporting.

The role requires 4–6 years in development, strong written and verbal communication, and willingness to travel. A Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s preferred in Nonprofit Management/Leadership, Public Administration, Communications, or related disciplines.
• 4–6 years in 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.
• Experience managing donor pipelines and sustaining donor engagement.
• Digital communications skills, including collaboration on social media and donor communications.
• Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and securing awarded grants.
• Knowledge of grant compliance, reporting, and fund stewardship requirements.
• Willingness to travel and residence in Washington, D.C. is required.

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement, and manage comprehensive fundraising strategies to sustain and grow financial support for the work and ministry.
• Cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with individual donors and funding partners.
• Research, write, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations and funding institutions; ensure compliance and reporting.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, including special campaigns; develop, manage, and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate development-related activities with coworkers, including events and donor mailings.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Development Advisor Committee by preparing reports and updates.
• Support digital engagement efforts related to development, including donor communications and social media collaboration.
• Analyze fundraising performance, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to strengthen outcomes.

Connaissances

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Interpersonal skills

Digital communications

Donor engagement

Grant research and writing

Budget management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Wvumc in Washington, DC seeks a development professional to lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and grant proposals. You will collaborate across teams to advance priorities and ensure accountability in budgeting and reporting.

The role requires 4–6 years in development, strong written and verbal communication, and willingness to travel. A Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.