Director of Development

Kelly; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Director of Development to lead and grow a comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy across the multi-state region. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts.

Responsibilities include executing fundraising strategies, managing major donor relationships, and leading a high-performing team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful community impact while driving organizational growth.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive fundraising/development leadership experience.
• 3+ years of director-level fundraising leadership required.
• Proven success securing major gifts and managing fundraising campaigns over $500K annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute organization-wide fundraising strategy and revenue growth initiatives.
• Manage major donor relationships and cultivate new funding opportunities.
• Oversee annual giving, grants, campaigns, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events.
• Develop donor stewardship and engagement strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with executive leadership, marketing, finance, and program teams.
• Build and lead a high-performing development team.
• Track fundraising KPIs, budgets, and reporting metrics.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Major gifts solicitation

Relationship building

Strategic planning

CRM system experience

Job description

A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead and grow a comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy across a multi-state region.

This leadership role will partner closely with executive leadership to drive philanthropic revenue growth through major gifts, corporate and foundation partnerships, grants, campaigns, donor stewardship, and special events. The ideal candidate is a strategic fundraiser with a strong track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts and leading high-impact development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute organization-wide fundraising strategy and revenue growth initiatives
• Manage major donor relationships and cultivate new funding opportunities
• Oversee annual giving, grants, campaigns, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events
• Develop donor stewardship and engagement strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with executive leadership, marketing, finance, and program teams
• Build and lead a high-performing development team
• Track fundraising KPIs, budgets, and reporting metrics

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive fundraising/development leadership experience
• 3+ years of director-level fundraising leadership required
• Proven success securing major gifts and managing fundraising campaigns over $500K annually
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
• Experience with CRM systems, budgeting, and development operations preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic fundraising leader passionate about driving meaningful community impact while helping scale organizational growth and sustainability.

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above qualifications, apply to this posting today for immediate consideration!