Director of Development

Wvumc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wvumc in Washington, DC seeks a development professional to lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and grant proposals. You will collaborate across teams to advance priorities and ensure accountability in budgeting and reporting.

The role requires 4–6 years in development, strong written and verbal communication, and willingness to travel. A Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s preferred in Nonprofit Management/Leadership, Public Administration, Communications, or related disciplines.
• 4–6 years in development and/or fundraising, donor relations and stewardship, grant writing, and grant management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in nonprofit fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Experience managing donor pipelines and sustaining donor engagement.
• Digital communications skills, including collaboration on social media and donor communications.
• Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and securing awarded grants.
• Knowledge of grant compliance, reporting, and fund stewardship requirements.
• Willingness to travel and residence in Washington, D.C. is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage comprehensive fundraising strategies to sustain and grow financial support for the work and ministry.
• Cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with individual donors and funding partners.
• Research, write, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations and funding institutions; ensure compliance and reporting.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, including special campaigns; develop, manage, and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate development-related activities with coworkers, including events and donor mailings.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Development Advisor Committee by preparing reports and updates.
• Support digital engagement efforts related to development, including donor communications and social media collaboration.
• Analyze fundraising performance, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to strengthen outcomes.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Interpersonal skills

Digital communications

Donor engagement

Grant research and writing

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

• Plan, implement, and manage comprehensive fundraising strategies to sustain and grow financial support for the work and ministry of GBCS. Cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with individual donors and funding partners to ensure long-term donor engagement and sustainability.
• Research, write, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations and funding institutions. Ensure compliance with grant requirements, manage awarded funds, and complete all required reporting to support organizational priorities.
• Lead and support fundraising initiatives, including special campaigns. Develop, manage, and monitor fundraising budgets to ensure financial accountability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Coordinate development-related activities with coworkers, including events and donor mailings.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Development Advisor Committee by preparing reports, sharing updates, and supporting advisory and strategic input.
• Support digital engagement efforts related to development, including donor communications, social media collaboration, and coordinated messaging to strengthen donor awareness and participation.
• Analyze fundraising performance, prepare reports, and independently resolve varied and non-routine development challenges. Recommend improvements and strategies that strengthen fundraising outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage comprehensive fundraising strategies to sustain and grow financial support for the work and ministry of GBCS. Cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with individual donors and funding partners to ensure long-term donor engagement and sustainability.
• Research, write, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations and funding institutions. Ensure compliance with grant requirements, manage awarded funds, and complete all required reporting to support organizational priorities.
• Lead and support fundraising initiatives, including special campaigns. Develop, manage, and monitor fundraising budgets to ensure financial accountability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Coordinate development-related activities with coworkers, including events and donor mailings.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Development Advisor Committee by preparing reports, sharing updates, and supporting advisory and strategic input.
• Support digital engagement efforts related to development, including donor communications, social media collaboration, and coordinated messaging to strengthen donor awareness and participation.
• Analyze fundraising performance, prepare reports, and independently resolve varied and non-routine development challenges. Recommend improvements and strategies that strengthen fundraising outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s preferred. Fields of study may include Nonprofit Management/Leadership, Public Administration, Communications, or related disciplines.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in development and/or fundraising, donor relations and stewardship, grant writing, and grant management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in nonprofit fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Experience managing donor pipelines and sustaining donor engagement.
• Digital communications skills, including collaboration on social media and donor communications.
• Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and securing awarded grants.
• Knowledge of grant compliance, reporting, and fund stewardship requirements.
• Comfort working in an advisory capacity with committees and senior leadership.
• Functional knowledge of The United Methodist Church.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for the position.
• Residence in Washington D.C. is required.

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

GBCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.