Director of Development — Arts & Community Impact

Mdarts; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

20 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match and vesting

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Maryland Hall in Annapolis, MD, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising, major gifts, sponsorships, events, and campaigns while guiding a small team. This in-office role is eligible for telework one day per week, with a focus on donor cultivation and revenue diversification to sustain arts and education.

The role reports to the Executive Director and requires a proven track record in non-profit fundraising, strategic planning, and collaboration with board leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising/development experience in non-profit/arts.
• 3+ years managing a small team.
• 2+ years using a donor management system for reporting.
• Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals.
• Experience creating and leading development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure fundraising goals are met.
• Identify, cultivate and steward donors, sponsors, foundations and partners.
• Collaborate with ED, leadership, and Board to expand support.
• Develop innovative funding strategies and new partnerships.
• Oversee annual campaigns and donor communications.
• Lead planning and execution of fundraising events including galas.
• Supervise grant research, proposals, and volunteer management activities.
• Manage budget and reporting for the Development team.

Skills

Fundraising

Team Leadership

Donor Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Integrity

Tools

Donor Management System

Job description

Maryland Hall in Annapolis, MD, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising, major gifts, sponsorships, events, and campaigns while guiding a small team. This in-office role is eligible for telework one day per week, with a focus on donor cultivation and revenue diversification to sustain arts and education.

The role reports to the Executive Director and requires a proven track record in non-profit fundraising, strategic planning, and collaboration with board leadership.