Development Director

Position location : Bethesda, Maryland (MD)

The Development Director is responsible for executing and ensuring accountability of NCAC’s major giving strategy to create significant and impactful financial investments that advance the organization’s mission. The Development Director will manage a portfolio of prospects, build relationships between donors and NCAC, track metrics and report progress, and ultimately solicit donors for annual and / or multi-year major gifts.

Responsibilities

• Build, qualify, cultivate, and solicit an emerging and evolving portfolio of 75-100 current and new donors and prospects capable of making annual gifts of $5,000+ and major gifts of $10,000+
• In close coordination with the Chief Development Officer, plan, develop, and implement a targeted, integrated cultivation strategy for the assigned portfolio that builds a pipeline for strategic gifts, primarily from new high-net-worth donors and prospects
• Act as principal donor strategist for each prospect in the portfolio, with specific responsibility to develop a written donor strategy and relationship record of all interactions
• Provide complete and accurate activity reports and move management regularly that include detailed call reports, revenue forecasts, data analytics, and other accomplishments
• Create compelling narratives and collateral materials that form the basis of fulfillment items, proposals, and reporting to donors
• Provide strategic leadership for delivering fundraising results for special projects (ex, Scouting CARES, Financial Assistance, Scouting for Food, & etc.)
• Collaborate and engage the program team in donor cultivation and stewardship to bring the philanthropic potential of Scouting’s work to donors
• Assist in setting and meeting annual revenue goals for major gift prospects with the Chief Development Officer
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with NCAC’s leadership, team, and volunteers
• Attend program and fundraising activities as needed, including evenings and weekends

Education

Qualifications

All councils are equal opportunity employers and offer a competitive salary, based on the council’s geographic location. Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business related expenses, including phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer a generous vacation policy and holiday observances.

Salary or Salary Range : $95,000-$98,000

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