Development Director

Full-Time | Exempt | Management Position

About the role

The Howard County Arts Council (HoCo Arts), a multi-purpose nonprofit arts agency, seeks a self-directed, outgoing individual for an upper-management position in a small, fast-paced office environment. The Development Director is responsible for planning and driving fundraising, community engagement, and communications strategies that sustain and grow contributions and revenues in support of HoCo Arts’ annual operating budget and revenue goals. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals.
• Cultivate and strengthen existing relationships while developing new relationships critical to HoCo Arts’ long-term success and stability.
• Coordinate fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts across the organization.
• Manage and supervise three part-time employees.
• Maintain and manage Salesforce, financial/accounting systems, and communications platforms.
• Represent HoCo Arts at community events and cultivate relationships with community partners.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Executive Director.
• Contribute to the overall goals and activities of a small, community-based nonprofit arts organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of nonprofit or office administration experience.
• At least 3 years of development/fundraising experience, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, relationship-building, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and/or similar applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Board members, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to operate an automobile.
• Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and remain seated for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb without difficulty.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt management position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed. This is an in-person, on-site position based in Ellicott City, Maryland. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Pay

Salary: $65,000–$75,000, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement benefits