Charity Search Group · 5 hours ago
Director of Business Development
United States
Part-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $100K/yrCharity Search Group is a national executive search firm serving nonprofits and higher education institutions. The Director of Business Development is responsible for generating and growing new client relationships through trusted relationships and consultative engagement.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Build and deepen relationships with nonprofit executives, board leaders, and senior development professionals
Leverage existing networks and referral channels while expanding reach into new nonprofit audiences
Lead high-trust conversations around executive and fundraising leadership needs
Advise nonprofit leaders on hiring strategy, organizational readiness, and risk mitigation
Combine relationship-based development with thoughtful, CRM-driven outreach (email and LinkedIn)
Use data, research, and AI-assisted personalization to support targeted, human-centered outreach
Own the full business development lifecycle—from initial conversation through signed engagement
Build and manage a sustainable pipeline aligned with firm growth goals
Represent Charity Search Group’s values, reputation, and approach in all external interactions
Collaborate closely with internal search consultants and leadership to ensure a strong handoff and client experience
Qualification
Required
Background in fundraising, development, nonprofit leadership, executive search, or a closely related field
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with nonprofit executives, board members, and senior advancement leaders
Strong understanding of nonprofit governance, fundraising structures, and leadership decision-making
Experience generating opportunities through professional networks, referrals, and/or targeted outreach
Comfort engaging in consultative conversations about leadership hiring, organizational capacity, and risk
Familiarity with CRM-based outreach tools (email and LinkedIn), including sequencing and personalization, or a strong willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to build credibility, listen effectively, and guide strategic discussions
Highly self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage pipeline activity in a remote, part-time role
Company
Charity Search Group
We are exclusively dedicated to the non-profit sector and have spent decades as fundraisers for top charities.
Founded in 2020
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mariya (Maria) Yurukova, MBA, CFRE
President & CEO
Husani Bastien
Co-Founder
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