About the role

  • Director of Development leading fund development and stewardship at Chesapeake Bay Trust. Specializing in major giving, managing major donor relationships, and overseeing annual giving programs.

Responsibilities

  • Identify new major donor support and cultivate individual large gifts
  • Communicate and maintain relationships with past and current major donors
  • Plan and manage special events driven by major giving goals
  • Oversee annual giving program and donor communication
  • Expand the Planned Giving program
  • Market the Trust’s fledgling endowment to major donors
  • Identify and pursue potential sources of corporate and foundation grants
  • Adaptively manage/lead the development strategy for the Trust
  • Create web content associated with development-related components of the website

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional development experience (preferred)
  • Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and special events (required)
  • Experience in staff management and mentorship (preferred)
  • Computer proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office, Zoom, contact management databases, and fundraising software (required)
  • Current knowledge of IRS regulations applicable to gifts received (required)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance offerings with choice of medical plan and prescription
  • Dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options
  • 401K retirement savings program with match
  • Starting at 10 accrued vacation days, 7 accrued sick days, and personal days annually
  • Compensatory time available for overtime hours worked
  • Eleven paid holidays per year
  • Professional Development resources and opportunities
  • A cohesive, mission-oriented, and intellectually curious team
  • Hybrid work schedule (at least 1 day in the office per week)
  • Fun, new green office space, with outdoor work space and perks (e.g., kayaks for staff use)

Job title

Director of Development

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$85,000 - $105,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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