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Maryland Nonprofits · 5 hours ago

Development Associate

Towson, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Maryland Nonprofits is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit focused on protecting land and resources in northwestern Baltimore County. They are seeking a Development Associate to manage donor relationships, expand membership, and increase funding to support the organization's mission and sustainability.

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Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the organization’s fundraising database and records

Develop and execute strategies for increasing membership and annual giving

Manage relationships with current donors and cultivate new relationships to expand the donor base

Prepare and review fundraising letters, reports and other materials

Research and identify potential donors and funding opportunities to support the organization's mission and programs

Develop and execute strategies for increasing the number and size of major gifts and planned-giving /legacy gifts

Develop and execute ideas for fundraising events and partnership/sponsorship opportunities to increase awareness of the organization, engage the community, and enhance fundraising efforts

Create and craft appeals to encourage current donors to continue/increase donations

Help prepare and review the VPC Annual Report; and

Maintain a working knowledge of trends in philanthropy, especially trends in membership organizations and fundraising strategies among comparable organizations

Work with staff, Board, and/or marketing consultants to provide relevant content for the VPC website, newsletters, e-alerts, press releases, and social media campaigns

Cultivate partnerships with other organizations to elevate VPC’s profile and opportunities for members to be informed by and engage with a broader network

Develop ideas for outreach to new residents in the VPC territory and prepare welcome letters and materials for new members. Along with staff, make personal phone calls to existing and new members who give significant gifts or deserve special recognition / attention

Work collegially with staff, Executive Committee and Board to create and execute targeted appeals

Play a critical team leadership role in developing organization-wide strategy and goals

Participate in organizational planning efforts

Help cover the office and participate in a variety of staff and Board activities as time permits