Director, Development

EveryMind; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EveryMind is seeking a Director of Development to accelerate individual and corporate fundraising, and to lead a small team within a hybrid Washington, DC Metro Area setting.

The role reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and collaborates with the CAO, CEO, and Board to drive strategies, donor engagement, and revenue growth in support of mental health services across Maryland, DC, and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with emphasis on individual giving.
• 3+ years of supervision experience with a commitment to growth and learning.
• Demonstrated success building pipelines and leading moves management systems.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and close gifts.

Responsibilities

• Build, expand a donor pipeline through prospect identification, research, and engagement.
• Design and implement moves management systems across the full donor lifecycle.
• Manage a portfolio of donors, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts.
• Partner with the CAO, CEO, and Board on high-level donor engagement and solicitation.
• Grow and manage corporate partnerships, including sponsorships and collaborations.
• Cultivate relationships to increase both financial support and community engagement.
• Identify and pursue new corporate opportunities aligned with mission and vision.
• Develop compelling, donor-centered communications and engagement strategies.
• Partner with marketing to align messaging, storytelling, and campaigns.
• Strengthen stewardship practices to deepen long-term donor relationships.
• Mentor and supervise staff in fundraising strategy and execution.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align fundraising with organizational priorities.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Project management

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

EveryMind

Director, Development

EveryMind believes in the inherent value and potential of every individual, every mind. Since 1957, the organization has strengthened communities and empowered individuals by building the foundations of mental health and well-being. Today, EveryMind serves more than 65,000 individuals annually across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia, and Eastern West Virginia, delivering services that span prevention, early intervention, treatment, and crisis response.

Through a continuum of care that includes mental health literacy, care management, clinical services, and 24/7 crisis support, EveryMind works to ensure that mental wellness is recognized as essential to overall health and that support is accessible to all. Learn more at www.everymind.org.

EveryMind is entering its next phase of philanthropic growth. With an established base of individual, corporate, foundation, and public support, a strong regional reputation, and significant opportunities to deepen major giving, EveryMind is seeking a seasoned philanthropy leader to accelerate individual and corporate revenue.

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director, Development will serve as a key partner across advancement, marketing, and institutional giving. This is an opportunity for a highly relational and execution-oriented fundraiser who thrives on building authentic connections, translating strategy into action, and fostering a culture of philanthropy. The Director will manage and mentor two direct reports and must bring strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Individual Giving Strategy & Execution

• Build, expand a donor pipeline through prospect identification, research, and engagement
• Design and implement moves management systems across the full donor lifecycle
• Manage a portfolio of donors, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts
• Partner with the CAO, CEO, and Board on high-level donor engagement and solicitation

Corporate Giving & Partnerships

• Grow and manage corporate partnerships, including sponsorships and collaborations
• Cultivate relationships to increase both financial support and community engagement
• Identify and pursue new corporate opportunities aligned with mission and vision

Donor Engagement & Communications

• Develop compelling, donor-centered communications and engagement strategies
• Partner with marketing to align messaging, storytelling, and campaigns
• Strengthen stewardship practices to deepen long-term donor relationships

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and supervise staff in fundraising strategy and execution
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align fundraising with organizational priorities
• Serve as a senior member of the Advancement team and a strategic partner to the CAO, CEO, program leadership, and Board

Experience, Skills, and Qualities

• Commitment to EveryMind’s mission to advance mental health and ensure access to care for all.
• 8+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with emphasis on individual giving
• 3+ years of supervision experience with a commitment to growth and learning
• Demonstrated success building pipelines and leading moves management systems
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and close gifts
• Experience engaging donors across multiple giving levels and segments
• Familiarity with corporate giving or partnership development
• Strong relationship-building skills with donors, colleagues, and partners
• Experience managing and mentoring staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access

Compensation

Starting salary between $135,000 and $150,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, and ample paid time off.

Working Location

Hybrid role based in the Washington, DC Metro Area, with regular attendance at events and meetings across the region, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EveryMind provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.