Sr. Director, Development - Non-Profit Fundraising Strategy
Ashley Addiction Treatment
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Job summary
Ashley Addiction Treatment in Havre de Grace, MD seeks a Sr. Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy and drive revenue across annual giving, major gifts, and foundations.
You will oversee a team, set goals, and partner with senior leadership to align philanthropy with the organization's mission of recovery and healing. You will manage donor relations, cultivate major gifts, and represent the organization to boards and community partners while ensuring operational excellence in donor
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising experience.
- Proven ability to lead integrated fundraising strategies and meet revenue goals across multiple channels.
- Strong management, budgeting, forecasting, and donor systems with robust reporting.
- Executive-level communication, sound judgment, and relationship-building with staff and stakeholders.
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or mission-driven organizations is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute an integrated annual development plan aligned with organizational strategy and goals.
- Lead major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation support, events, and campaigns.
- Direct fundraising priorities, budgeting, and resource allocation including program expansion and capital needs.
- Oversee donor systems, gift processing, data integrity, reporting, and stewardship workflows.
- Present reports to the Co-CEOs and Board, and engage donors and community partners.
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Job description
We are seeking a Sr. Director of Development to join our Development and Fundraising Strategy Team; a strategic, forward-thinking leader who can blend professional skills with purpose-driven passion.
If you’re a Sr. Director of Development who’s as passionate about people as you are about performance, Ashley Addiction Treatment is where you can make a real difference.
At Ashley Addiction Treatment, We Believe Healing Happens When Compassion Meets Innovation. Founded In 1983 By Two Visionaries Who Knew Addiction Treatment Should Care For The Whole Person Not Just The Disease Ashley Continues To Live Its Mission
“To transform and save human lives by integrating the science of medicine, the art of therapy, and the compassion of spirituality.”
At Ashley, we take care of our people as passionately as we take care of our patients. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive, rewarding benefits package that supports your well-being and growth:
- PTO: Generous PTO policy.
- Paid Holidays: Up to seven annually, based on hire date.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Starting the first of the month after hire.
- Generous HRA contribution with medical plan enrollment.
- 401(k) with Company Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 6%.
- FSA Eligibility for pre-tax savings.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability.
- Buy-Up Life Insurance with spouse/child coverage options.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually after one year.
- Wellness Perks: On-site gym, tranquil 1-mile walking loop, and discounts on Massage & Acupuncture services.
- Perks & Discounts: Movie tickets, theme parks, events, online shopping, and more via Life Mart.
- Spiritual & Emotional Wellbeing: Daily non-denominational services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Community: Employee events, inclusive culture, and 147 acres of peaceful waterfront property.
As our Sr. Director of Development, you’ll be the heart of Ashley’s fundraising strategy ensuring that every dollar supports our mission of recovery, renewal, and hope. You’ll:
- Own and execute an integrated annual development plan aligned with organizational strategy, financial goals, and philanthropic priorities.
- Establish goals, forecasts, and performance measures across annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation support, events, and special initiatives.
- Direct fundraising priorities and resource allocation, including support for patient assistance, research, program expansion, and capital needs.
- Lead the transition from the completed capital campaign toward sustainable annual giving and future philanthropic growth.
- Directly supervise, coach, evaluate, and hold accountable the Director of Major Gifts and all other Development staff.
- Set individual and departmental goals, clarify decision rights and responsibilities, and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Oversee major-gifts strategy, pipeline health, forecasting, and performance while enabling the Director of Major Gifts to focus on managing their donor portfolio.
- Build a collaborative, professional, high-performing team with effective communication and succession planning.
- Direct annual giving, appeals, campaigns, fundraising events, donor recognition, and stewardship programs.
- Provide leadership and accountability for major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship through the Director of Major Gifts.
- Develop corporate, foundation, community, alumni, family, and volunteer engagement opportunities with relevant teams.
- Represent Ashley effectively with donors, prospects, and community partners.
- Oversee donor systems, gift processing, prospect tracking, data integrity, reporting, and stewardship workflows.
- Own the departmental budget, revenue forecasting, dashboards, and performance analysis.
- Evaluate fundraising effectiveness, return on investment, and use of staff and financial resources.
- Serve as Ashley’s principal development leader and primary departmental partner to the Co-CEOs, Board, and Development Committee.
- Present concise, accurate performance reports, forecasts, risks, and recommendations.
- Engage Board members in donor introductions, cultivation, and philanthropic opportunities.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, Alumni, Research, and clinical teams on cases for support.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising experience, including direct supervision of professional fundraising staff.
- Documented success leading integrated fundraising strategy and meeting measurable revenue goals across multiple giving channels.
- Strong management, budgeting, forecasting, donor systems, and performance reporting capabilities.
- Executive-level communication, sound judgment, discretion, relationship skills, and reliable follow-through.
- Ten or more years of relevant experience; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
- Healthcare, behavioral health, addiction treatment, or comparable mission-driven experience.
- Capital campaign, planned giving, and major donor experience; familiarity with Maryland and greater Washington philanthropic communities.
- Experience with Blackbaud donor management platforms, particularly Raiser's Edge NXT, preferred. Ability to leverage donor CRM systems for prospect management, reporting, stewardship, and fundraising performance analysis.
Executive credibility; strategic thinking paired with execution; accountability and coaching; relationship intelligence; operational discipline; adaptability; commitment to Ashley’s mission.
Department-wide fundraising performance and revenue diversification; major gifts pipeline performance; donor retention and engagement; staff effectiveness; reliable forecasting; effective stewardship and campaign execution; strong Board and cross-functional partnerships
- Model and reinforce our mission, values, and culture of excellence.
- Protects patient privacy and upholds HIPAA compliance.
- Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.
- Contributes with compassion, professionalism, and a shared sense of purpose.
Ashley, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) / Veterans / Disabled Employer
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