KABOOM! · 2 hours ago
Director, Development
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expKABOOM! is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable playspaces for children in every community. The Director of Development is tasked with securing and cultivating donor relationships to grow a significant revenue portfolio that supports KABOOM!’s mission and national growth goals.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Joshua Villavicencio
Responsibilities
Secure, cultivate, and grow a portfolio of high-potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors
Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of six- and seven-figure investments
Contribute to KABOOM!’s national fundraising strategy to achieve annual revenue goals of $26M+
Proactively identify new partnership opportunities aligned with equity, child development, and climate-forward goals
Play a key role in coalition-building strategies to galvanize local partners and address playspace disparities in targeted communities
Support innovation in playspace design and partnership models that advance equity, health, learning, and community resiliency
Collaborate across teams to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and impact reports
Represent KABOOM! with credibility and confidence at donor meetings, events, and conferences
Build authentic relationships with senior-level funders, corporate leaders, and philanthropic networks
Monitor trends in philanthropy, public policy, and social innovation to inform donor strategy and positioning
Promote equity-informed fundraising practices and donor engagement rooted in trust and transparency
Engage in mentoring and knowledge sharing within the Development team and across departments
Embrace and model KABOOM!’s core values of partnership, humility, equity, play, and accountability
Maintain accurate donor records and revenue forecasts in Salesforce
Collaborate with internal partners to ensure timely and strategic funder communications and deliverables
Travel approximately 30% across the United States and Canada to support donor cultivation, events, and partner engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and at least 7–10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Proven experience in large-scale, new philanthropic revenue generation, managing funder relationships, and growing a portfolio of multi-year gifts
Deep understanding of the current funding environment, with an exceptional ability to build strong cases for support that align with KABOOM! and funder priorities and illuminate a common purpose across multiple stakeholders
Significant experience cultivating and growing existing funder and/or strategic partner relationships with executive-level stakeholders
Experience navigating or a demonstrated ability to navigate complex public-private funding relationships
A strong “builder” mindset with the drive to open new doors, leverage personal and professional networks, and lead with a sales mentality
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting with aggressive deadlines; management of multiple priorities and projects while balancing long-term goals
Exceptional and persuasive written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with staff, community leaders, and senior-level executives
A sharp mind, top-notch critical thinking, and organizational capabilities, adept at quickly absorbing information from various angles, always keeping an eye on the big picture while maintaining superior attention to detail
High level of integrity, trust, and accountability along with excellent judgment, intuition, and common sense, as well as the right blend of professional confidence with a keen sense of diplomacy
Collaborative, team-oriented work style with self-motivation and drive to get the job done
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Database management experience – Salesforce preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
Benefits
403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
Annual bonus eligibility based on team and individual performance
Student Loan Assistance Program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, wellness resources, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Opportunities for professional development
Company
KABOOM!
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lysa Ratliff
Chief Executive Officer, KABOOM!
Megas, Gerry
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-28
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