KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore · 13 hours ago
Director of Development
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expKEEN Greater DC-Baltimore is seeking a Development Director to lead their fundraising and development strategy. This senior leadership role involves strategic oversight and hands-on execution of fundraising initiatives, managing donor relationships, and collaborating with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to support the organization's mission.
Non Profit
Hiring Manager
Dakota Goldfarb
Responsibilities
Establish and monitor fundraising benchmarks, and reports progress and effectiveness
Annually develop and execute strategy that supports organizational priorities and revenue goals
Identify new revenue opportunities and diversify funding streams
Uphold ethical fundraising practices and ensure compliance with professional standards
Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects
Build strategy to cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors through personalized engagement
Engage along with Executive Director and Board members on donor cultivation and solicitations
Provide strategic oversight for fundraising events (KEENFest gala and auction, Golf Classic, Casino Night), including budgeting, revenue targets, and donor engagement
Collaborate with Special Event Manager and volunteers to ensure events are well-planned, mission-aligned, and financially successful
Oversee donor stewardship plans, including acknowledgments and communications
Work with senior staff to align fundraising messaging with organizational branding
Ensure accurate donor data management and reporting in the Bloomerang and Greater Giving (CRM system) databases
Collaborate with the Grant Director to strategically identify, cultivate, and submit foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities
Engage Board members in fundraising initiatives as appropriate
Lead and mentor a small development team and external consultants, fostering collaboration and accountability
Oversee overall development operations
Help with developing and monitoring the annual development budget
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in nonprofit management or Bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of donor databases/CRMs and fundraising analytics
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinking and results-oriented leadership
Experience working closely with Boards, senior leadership, and volunteers
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, detail-oriented with the ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks and deadlines
High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
Benefits
Health insurance stipend
IRA plan with employer matching contribution
Paid time off
Paid federal holidays
Company
KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore
KEEN’s Mission Empower youth with disabilities by providing free, non-competitive one-to-one programs of exercise, fitness and fun, led by volunteer coaches.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
PLAY Sports Coalition
2023-08-08Grant
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