Development Director: Grow Impact & Partnerships

Maryland Nonprofits; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Hunger Project is seeking a Director of Development to lead our fundraising strategy and execution across individual giving, grants, corporate sponsorships, major donors, and campaigns in the Baltimore community. This is a hands-on leadership role with autonomy and close collaboration with the Executive Director, Board, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners to grow impact.

The role requires strategic thinking and hands-on grant writing, donor cultivation, and data-informed

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive development experience with a track record in grants, major gifts, and donor cultivation.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Strong relationship builder with donors, boards, and partners.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently in a small nonprofit.
• Experience with donor databases/CRMs and fundraising data.
• Commitment to Baltimore Hunger Project's mission and inclusive communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and annual development plan with goals and timelines.
• Write and manage grants, proposals, and reports; manage grant calendar.
• Cultivate individual donors and major gifts; develop stewardship.
• Build corporate partnerships and sponsorships; secure support.
• Create fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, and online channels.
• Maintain donor records, track gifts, and analyze fundraising data.
• Engage the Board and volunteers in fundraising and donor outreach.
• Support events and donor engagement opportunities.
• Tell the organization's story through compelling communications collateral.
• Develop development processes and identify new revenue opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing

Donor relations

CRM/donor databases

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor CRM systems

Job description

Baltimore Hunger Project is seeking a Director of Development to lead our fundraising strategy and execution across individual giving, grants, corporate sponsorships, major donors, and campaigns in the Baltimore community. This is a hands-on leadership role with autonomy and close collaboration with the Executive Director, Board, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners to grow impact.

The role requires strategic thinking and hands-on grant writing, donor cultivation, and data-informed