Director of Development

The Development Director is a senior leadership position with KEEN Greater DC responsible for planning, implementing, and managing KEEN’s fundraising and development strategy. This role balances strategic leadership with hands‑on fundraising execution, overseeing individual giving, corporate sponsor ships, special events, and donor stewardship.

The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and a small team to build sustainable revenue, strengthen donor relationships, and support the organization’s mission and long‑term financial health.

• 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

• 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

While this full‑time position operates remotely, the candidate must be based in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia, as there are frequent in‑person meetings and events. Candidate must have their own vehicle for local transportation.

Some evenings and weekends required for donor meetings and events.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience (Salary range: $95,000–$105,000).

This position oversees one staff person, the Special Event Manager.

KEEN offers a health insurance stipend, an IRA plan with employer matching contribution, paid time off, and paid federal holidays.

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