Donor Engagement & Fundraising Lead (Hybrid)

Breathe Project; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bradford House Historical Association seeks a Development Officer to advance individual and business giving, manage donor relations, and plan multichannel fundraising with strong attention to detail. This hybrid role requires regular meetings with the Executive Director for supervision and strategy development.

You will lead campaigns, cultivate sponsors, and build a donor pipeline while supporting events and partnerships across Washington County. Excellent communication and ethics are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, coursework or certification in nonprofit management, fundraising, data systems, or business administration beneficial. Commensurate experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 2 years of direct solicitation, donor relations or related experience, paid or volunteer.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (Little Green Light ideal), Microsoft Office, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and synthesize key insights for strategy development.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit compliance, donor privacy laws, and gift documentation practices.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Personally lead 3-4 development campaigns (both individual and business).
• Provide overall campaign planning, management, and implementation.
• Support cultivation of Development Committee.
• Manage and nurture portfolio of current donors to increase overall retention.
• Identify and recruit new donors.
• Revitalize the already created donor society, the Whiskey Rebel Society.
• Plan and coordinate projects related to the cultivation or stewardship of donors (e.g., receptions, lunches, dinners, special events).
• Work to develop relationships with groups or organizations that can support the museum via event sponsorships, and more.
• Assist in obtaining in-kind services for the campus in exchange for community sponsorship recognition at events (e.g., goods such as appliances or services like installation).
• Act as spokesperson; maintain and establish positive relationships; seek out new partnerships and opportunities.
• Propose strategy for development opportunities including the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) Day of Giving, and other efforts that may come up.
• Create and present reports regularly for Executive Director and monthly for the board; and attend board meetings when called upon.
• Brief and prepare the Executive Director so that time spent with donors and partners is highly productive, establishing and strengthening relationships across the region and philanthropically engaging new and existing donors in support of the organization.

Skills

Donor relations

CRM systems

Data analysis

Communication

Discretion

Self-starter

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Little Green Light

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bradford House Historical Association seeks a Development Officer to advance individual and business giving, manage donor relations, and plan multichannel fundraising with strong attention to detail. This hybrid role requires regular meetings with the Executive Director for supervision and strategy development.

You will lead campaigns, cultivate sponsors, and build a donor pipeline while supporting events and partnerships across Washington County. Excellent communication and ethics are essential.