Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving - Gettysburg Foundation

Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving

Gettysburg Foundation

As a senior member of the development team, the Sr. Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving must be an innovative development professional responsible for advancing significant philanthropic relationships and securing major, principal, and planned gifts in support of Gettysburg Foundation's mission and strategic priorities. This highly relational, results-oriented position manages a portfolio of qualified major gift donors and prospects and leads the Foundation's planned giving program, including the continued growth and stewardship of the Guardian Society. Responsible for the full donor development cycle—identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing, and stewardship—and will develop individualized strategies designed to deepen donor engagement and increase philanthropic investment in the Gettysburg Foundation. This candidate will be an experienced frontline fundraiser who combines strong relationship-building skills with disciplined portfolio management, strategic thinking, excellent communication, and demonstrated success securing significant individual gifts.

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Senior Director of Development & Communications - ICJS

Senior Director of Development & Communications

ICJS / Institute for Islamic, Jewish & Christian Studies

ICJS seeks a hopeful, creative, and courageous individual who is interested in growing institutional capacity for addressing religious diversity and public life. ICJS is an independent, educational nonprofit advancing interreligious dialogue and understanding to build and sustain a multi-religious democracy in the United States. To fulfill that promise, we seek to engage and dialogue across religious difference, including with people who identify as non-religious. The Senior Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all short- and long-term philanthropic efforts, works closely with the Executive Director to encourage an organizational culture of philanthropy at ICJS, and plans and implements best practices in all channels of fundraising, including major donors, annual campaign, online giving, corporate and foundation giving, institutional grants, and planned giving. By collaborating with the ICJS staff and board, the Senior Director connects funders and prospective funders to the work and mission of ICJS. The Senior Director oversees the communication and marketing efforts of the organization to ensure consistent, mission-oriented messaging to all internal and external audiences. The Senior Director is a member of the Leadership Team and the Executive Team and reports to the Executive Director. The Senior Director supervises the Director of Communications and Marketing and the Development Manager.

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Director of Resource Development - The Arc Maryland

Director of Resource Development

The Arc Maryland

The Arc Maryland seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Director of Resource Development to lead its individual and institutional philanthropic giving efforts. This position is responsible for growing and diversifying the organization’s contributed revenue through individual donor cultivation, corporate and community sponsorships, foundation, state, and federal grants, and the fundraising dimensions of community programs and events. The Director of Resource Development will work in close partnership with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director to build a sustainable philanthropic foundation that supports the organization’s statewide advocacy mission and signature programs.  The Arc Maryland’s work is deeply rooted in legislative advocacy, public policy, training, information and referral, and statewide outreach on behalf of Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While this position is not the primary relationship holder for legislative and government affairs, the Director of Resource Development will play an important role in broadening the organization’s philanthropic reach among individuals and community stakeholders who share the mission of disability rights and inclusion, particularly through advocacy-related outreach and events.  To apply for this position, please complete the pre-screening questionnaire using the Google Form. Please do not submit your cover letter or resume at this stage. Candidates who move forward after the questionnaire review will be invited to submit their application materials, including a cover letter and resume, as part of the next step of the hiring process. Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4SmPCBCzHetXTLwfOYTz5LdaECDuhVV1ORetkDdTN1FzUcg/viewform?usp=header

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Director of Development - Chamber Music Maryland

Director of Development

Chamber Music Maryland

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Chamber Music Maryland in the search for a Director of Development. Reporting to the Managing Artistic Director, the Director will be a strategic, relationship-driven leader who will design and execute a comprehensive development program encompassing individual giving, major gifts, institutional support, sponsorships, special events, and donor stewardship.  While currently structured as a part-time position, the role offers meaningful potential to grow into a full-time opportunity as Chamber Music Maryland’s fundraising program and contributed revenue expand. Founded in 1972 as the Candlelight Concert Society, Chamber Music Maryland is a nationally recognized concert presenter and arts education provider dedicated to bringing exceptional chamber music to audiences throughout Maryland and the greater Washington–Baltimore region. Now entering its 54th season, the organization presents distinguished national and international ensembles and soloists while also championing emerging artists, including winners of leading international competitions. At least three years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably within an arts, cultural, educational, or other mission-driven nonprofit organization, is required. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to CMM, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. This is a part-time position with a target annual salary of $60,000. A stipend toward the cost of health insurance is available. A hybrid work arrangement is possible, with regular in-person presence expected in Columbia, Maryland, for meetings, donor engagement, concerts, fundraising events, and other organizational activities. The Director must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of concerts, donor cultivation activities, and fundraising events. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Christopher Wingert at [email protected] apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/8903.

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Director, Individual and Corporate Giving - EveryMind

Director, Individual and Corporate Giving

EveryMind

EveryMind is actively recruiting a Director, Individual & Corporate Giving for a hybrid role based near Rockville, Maryland. The executive search is managed by Good Insight. To learn more about the role and apply, visit: https://good-insight.org/careers/. This full-time, exempt position is based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, follows a hybrid schedule, and reports to the Chief Advancement Officer. The starting salary is $135,000, with a comprehensive benefits package. EveryMind is a regional mental health nonprofit that has served communities since 1957. In FY25, the organization provided direct services to more than 65,000 people across Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Eastern West Virginia. Its programs span mental health education, care management, clinical therapy, and 24/7 call, text, and chat support. The Director will develop and execute strategies to grow EveryMind’s individual and corporate giving programs. Key responsibilities include building and managing donor pipelines, implementing moves management systems, cultivating and soliciting donors, strengthening stewardship and retention, and creating tailored engagement strategies for different donor segments. The Director will also oversee corporate sponsorships, cause-marketing opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Ideal candidates will bring at least seven years of progressive fundraising experience, particularly in individual giving, major gifts, donor relationship management, and pipeline development. Successful candidates should demonstrate experience closing gifts, developing corporate partnerships, managing staff, and creating compelling donor communications. Strong relationship-building, project management, collaboration, and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and EveryMind’s mission of advancing mental health and well-being for all.

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