Director of Development - Endowments

Evolve Giving Group; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Giving Group is seeking a Director of Development – Endowments in Baltimore, MD. This role involves cultivating endowment gifts and collaborating with senior leadership on fundraising strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in fundraising, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion for the Jewish community. The salary is competitive, ranging from $110,000 to $125,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or marketing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fundraising leaders to strategize.
• Cultivate and solicit endowment gifts.
• Ensure effective stewardship programs for legacy donors.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fundraising databases

Job description

Director of Development – Endowments

Baltimore, MD

Overview

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore (the Associated), along with its network of partner agencies, has served for more than a century as a cornerstone for building a vibrant, caring Jewish community. The organization mobilizes critical resources to meet the evolving needs of Jewish life in Greater Baltimore and beyond, and is recognized as a top giving community in North America. The Associated seeks a Director of Development – Endowments to join its Planned Giving and Endowments team. The director will cultivate and solicit endowment gifts, coordinate training, communicate the benefits of planned and endowed giving to affiliated agencies, donors, and prospects, guide development efforts, and partner with Marketing and the Donor Center to create endowment materials and communications.

In keeping with our Jewish values, we support a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity, gender, race, age, religion, sexuality, disabilities, and other unique qualities. Everyone who shares our mission is welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior fundraising leaders across the Associated to synthesize cohesive strategies
• Serve as primary staff for endowment gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Coordinate solicitation efforts, including prospect identification, qualification, and strategy development
• Partner with Associated staff, Board, and lay leaders to integrate legacy development into overall goals
• Ensure effective stewardship and recognition programs are planned and executed to honor legacy donors
• Promote Associated and gift‑planning concepts to cultivate new multi‑generational legacy gifts
• Partner with the marketing department to prepare relevant promotional literature
• Collaborate with the Donor Center in endowment development communications, database updates, and donor services
• Hone technical knowledge by attending workshops, literature reviews, and building personal networks

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or equivalent in marketing, financial planning, community relations, and/or planned giving
• Prior endowment development or planned‑giving experience is a plus
• Proactive, adaptable, and a self‑starter
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail; capable of organizing, prioritizing, and executing responsibilities while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of business technology, fundraising databases, and data analysis skills required
• Passion for the Jewish community, Israel, and familiarity with the Jewish calendar and lifecycle

Compensation

Range: $110,000 – $125,000

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Sue Sherr‑Seitz, [e-mail].