Associate Director of Donor Engagement

About the role

The Associate Director of Donor Engagement is supervised by the Chief Development Officer and plays a key role in supporting The Arc Montgomery County's mission through strategic fundraising initiatives, advancement operations, donor engagement efforts, and revenue-generating activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic fundraising initiatives, advancement operations, donor engagement efforts, and revenue-generating activities that support the mission and long-term sustainability of The Arc Montgomery County.
• Provide oversight of development systems, fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, campaign execution, and advancement communications to strengthen philanthropic support and organizational visibility.
• Work collaboratively across departments to develop and implement fundraising strategies that increase donor engagement, expand giving opportunities, and support organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of six years of progressive fundraising, advancement, or nonprofit development experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing fundraising operations, donor engagement initiatives, and advancement strategies.
• Strong knowledge of donor database systems, fundraising reporting, and advancement operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and achieve fundraising objectives.
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fundraising CRM platforms.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend events as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
• Knowledge of major gift and planned giving strategies.
• Experience with donor recognition programs and events.
• Understanding of nonprofit governance and compliance requirements.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Project management and coordination.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Financial analysis and budgeting.
• Grant writing and proposal development.

Benefits

Under the current promotion, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1000.00.

Pay

Details on pay are available upon request.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may include evenings and weekends.