Development Director: Grow Donor Impact

Maryland Nonprofits; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hope Ignites Baltimore is seeking a Director of Development to advance philanthropic revenue through individual, corporate, foundation, and community partnerships. You will lead donor cultivation, fundraising communications, and CRM management while partnering with the Executive Director and Board to drive growth.

The role focuses on developing strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and diversification of funding sources, including major gifts and events, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing and stewarding philanthropic support across multiple channels.
• Experience managing donor relationships from cultivation to solicitation.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising goals and revenue projections.
• Lead donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board.
• Oversee CRM donor records, campaigns, and reporting to inform strategy.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Relationship building

Fundraising strategy

CRM management

Event coordination

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office 365

Canva

Job description

Hope Ignites Baltimore is seeking a Director of Development to advance philanthropic revenue through individual, corporate, foundation, and community partnerships. You will lead donor cultivation, fundraising communications, and CRM management while partnering with the Executive Director and Board to drive growth.

The role focuses on developing strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and diversification of funding sources, including major gifts and events, with emphasis on