Development Director: Major Gifts & Partnerships Leader

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Casey Trees in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Development to lead all fundraising activities, donor relations, and strategic campaigns. The role reports to CFO and directs a small team including Annual Fund Manager and Institutional Giving Manager.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and eight-plus years in nonprofit fundraising, with strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and a track record of securing major gifts and corporate partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (minimum requirement).
• Eight or more years of professional fundraising experience in nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership with staff supervision and board collaboration.
• Experience securing major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership to the Development Department to meet fundraising goals.
• Oversee annual fund, foundation, corporate, and government giving programs.
• Manage donor relations and create integrated fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with finance, programs, and communications.
• Oversee development operations, reporting, and budget management.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Spokesperson experience

Excellent communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

Pardot

Classy

Microsoft Office

Job description

Casey Trees in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Development to lead all fundraising activities, donor relations, and strategic campaigns. The role reports to CFO and directs a small team including Annual Fund Manager and Institutional Giving Manager.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and eight-plus years in nonprofit fundraising, with strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and a track record of securing major gifts and corporate partnerships.