Chair of Fundraising and Development

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Leadership
• Design and lead fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship initiatives
• Partner with the Executive Director to identify funding priorities
• Support grant strategy, donor engagement events, and annual giving efforts
• Donor & Community Relations
• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporations, and community funders
• Support stewardship practices that build long-term donor loyalty
• Board Engagement
• Inspire and support fellow board members in meeting give-or-get expectations
• Develop creative fundraising opportunities aligned with the mission
• Strategic Sustainability
• Help build long-term revenue strategies for organizational growth and program expansion

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, development, sales, or donor engagement
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• DMV-based connections strongly preferred
• Masters Degree required