Development Manager (14224, Grade 26)

About the role

The Montgomery County Parks Foundation is seeking an experienced Fund Development Manager to plan, manage, and execute all aspects of the fund development program for the Montgomery Parks Foundation. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Parks Foundation and works collaboratively with the members of the Foundation Board of Directors, staff, and Montgomery County Parks Department.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategies to attract new donors, enhance donor retention, and move supporters through the donor pipeline.
• Research individual donors and identify potential new donors and current supporters. Identify and recommend major gift prospects to the Executive Director.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director in establishing revenue projects, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Develop and lead fundraising efforts on capital campaigns.
• Work to improve the CRM database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) to support donor and prospect tracking, relationships, and segmentation for appeals and outreach.
• Produce donor and fund data reports to inform the Foundation Board and recommend changes in strategy and enhancements in fundraising activities.
• Identify opportunities for foundation grants and develop policies and procedures for grant application and administration.
• Develop and manage grant reporting processes.
• Perform other accounting, financial or administrative tasks as required by the Controller or Executive Director.
• Manage the stewardship program and acknowledgment process to engage donors.
• Develop and manage a robust advocacy program to help support the priorities of the Parks Department.
• Work with Parks Department staff to prepare, compose, strategize, and communicate Department needs to advocate across the county.
• Serve as liaison to the Parks Foundation Board and Development Committee.
• Serve as an ambassador at community functions, receptions, meetings, and special events.
• Carry out special assignments or lead initiatives as requested by the Executive Director.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, including team management and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication skills using all formats and methods.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and technology proficient.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, Communications or related field and five (5) years of experience in a fundraising/development position. Proven track record in volunteer management, grant writing, individual giving, and cultivating donor relationships.
• Prior experience working in CRMs (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, etc.).
• Valid Driver’s License and qualification to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Montgomery County.