Development Manager (14224, Grade 26)

About the role

The Montgomery County Parks Foundation is seeking an experienced, proactive, well-organized, and professional Fund Development Manager to plan, manage, and execute all aspects of the fund development program for the Montgomery Parks Foundation. 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 to secure the annual contributed revenue budget through grants, individual donations, major gifts, and planned giving.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Development
  • 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.
    • 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.
  • Grant Development and Management
    • 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.
  • Communications
    • 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.
    • Represent the Parks Foundation by serving as an ambassador at community functions, receptions, meetings, and special events.
    • Carry out special assignments or leads initiatives as requested by the Executive Director.

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.).
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Montgomery County.
• Ability to communicate in another language is a PLUS!

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business, or any related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management, finance, or any related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.

Working Characteristics

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

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification: Administrative Specialist III
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting. May work outdoors on an incidental basis. May be subject to various job demands such as high volume of work and tight deadlines. May be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.