The Director of Donor Development will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of Rebuilt Parish: making disciples by helping parishes make disciples. As a faith-filled leader, you will cultivate relationships with major donors, inspire generosity, and lead fundraising efforts that allow us to strengthen Catholic parishes and communities nationwide.You will oversee major gift prospects, steward current donors, lead donor-centered events, and collaborate closely with Church of the Nativity, our home parish. In this role, you will help donors see how their giving impacts the Church’s mission and connects them more deeply to their faith.

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA), the state’s largest provider of free civil legal services, has championed access to justice for over 100 years. Serving all 23 counties and Baltimore City, MLA addresses critical issues such as housing, family, healthcare, employment, and consumer law, focusing on Marylanders experiencing poverty. In 2023 alone, MLA assisted nearly 30,000 clients, including over 10,000 with housing-related matters. Rooted in values of inclusivity, compassion, and anti-racism, MLA’s 300 staff across 12 offices are committed to advancing dignity, equity, and justice for all. About the Opportunity: MLA seeks a visionary Chief Development and Communications Officer (CDCO) to join its leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CDCO will lead strategic fundraising and communications efforts that amplify MLA’s mission of equal justice. This pivotal role includes developing innovative strategies to elevate MLA’s profile, diversify funding sources, and communicate its impact to key stakeholders, including donors, policymakers, and media. With MLA’s adoption of a transformative 5-year strategic plan in 2024, the CDCO will align development and communications initiatives with organizational goals. Key responsibilities include expanding MLA’s fundraising program, overseeing grants, cultivating donor relationships, and leading marketing and public relations efforts to enhance visibility and engagement. Overseeing a team of 10 professionals across development, grants, and communications, the CDCO will foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and collaboration. Based in Baltimore City, this leader will work closely with MLA’s statewide offices. The ideal candidate is a bold, experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of success and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of fundraising, communications, and marketing. Learn more: https://apptrkr.com/5832106.

The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for planning and implementing strategies associated with annual giving initiatives for mid-level donors, largely scholarship donors, that inspire new and renewed donor support. This front-line fundraising position will manage a donor portfolio and is responsible for building relationships with and cultivating current and prospective donors to increase revenue from donors of $1,000 and more.

The Director of Annual Giving and Membership will work closely with the Vice President of External Affairs and President & CEO to build our membership base and advance an annual giving program that generates funds through high-net-worth individuals, special events, and grant and foundation support which meet and exceed fundraising goals. This position supervises the Annual Giving & Membership Coordinator. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is a strong internal and external communicator and has the capacity and skills to help significantly expand the individual donor base through direct solicitations and stewardship. This position also collaborates closely with the External Affairs Officer in the design and implementation of cultivation events. Responsibilities include administration, cultivation & solicitation, and strategy & integration. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is a strong internal and external communicator and has the capacity and skills to help significantly expand the individual donor base through direct solicitations and stewardship. For further details and qualifications, please refer to the job description. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].