Fundraising & Development Lead

The UpCounty Hub; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Diversity commitment — all qualified^-

Job summary

The UpCounty Hub seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising and development initiatives in Germantown, MD. You will secure resources, build community relationships, and guide campaigns that advance our mission.

You will plan events, manage donors, and oversee budgets while leveraging CRM tools like Salesforce and Raiser’s Edge. Strong proposal writing, digital marketing, and volunteer training are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nonprofit management or development roles with fundraising focus.
• Strong skills in event planning, proposal writing, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency with CRM databases; Salesforce and Raiser's Edge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans to meet goals.
• Manage relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Plan and execute events to promote the organization's mission.
• Utilize CRM for data collection, relationship management, and reporting.
• Conduct research to identify funding sources and grant opportunities.
• Write compelling grant proposals to secure support.
• Oversee budgeting for development projects.
• Implement digital marketing strategies and email campaigns.
• Manage social media to promote campaigns and updates.
• Collaborate on public relations efforts and train volunteers.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Event planning

Budgeting

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Digital marketing

Email marketing

Social media management

Volunteer management

Negotiation

Education

Nonprofit management degree

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The UpCounty Hub seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising and development initiatives in Germantown, MD. You will secure resources, build community relationships, and guide campaigns that advance our mission.

You will plan events, manage donors, and oversee budgets while leveraging CRM tools like Salesforce and Raiser’s Edge. Strong proposal writing, digital marketing, and volunteer training are essential to success.