Director of Development & Donor Growth

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 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.