Development Director

Job Summary: The Development Director plans, coordinates and carries out a comprehensive fundraising and development plan. The Development Director focuses on major donor cultivation and solicitation, the vital annual giving program, grant writing, and planned giving. Volunteer recruitment and management is important to the extent that volunteers can be helpful. The Development Director is directly responsible to the General Secretary and works with committees, primarily the Development Committee, staff and volunteers.

The Development Director communicates the financial needs of Baltimore Yearly Meeting to Monthly Meetings, organizations, and individuals within and beyond the Yearly Meeting. This work is carried out by nurturing an understanding of the services, spiritual growth, and leadership the Yearly Meeting offers. By fostering deeper communication within the Yearly Meeting and beyond, the Development Director is responsible for helping to build strong relationships and to engender support from all who may appreciate or belong to the Yearly Meeting.

This is a full-time position.

The Development Director adheres to professionally accepted standards of ethics and confidentiality. The Development Director is not to participate in any development activities except those for Baltimore Yearly Meeting without prior approval of the Development Committee and General Secretary. Additionally, the Development Director is not expected to participate in any development activities at the local Meeting level beyond providing information about best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities of the job include the following:

• Plans, coordinates and carries out fundraising programs, including major donor cultivation and solicitation, annual giving, volunteer recruitment and organization in support of development, planned giving, grant applications, and special events, in coordination with the Development Committee;
• Works with the Development Committee, receiving program oversight, guidance and assistance on major goals, plans, policies and procedures;
• Plans fundraising goals, objectives and action plans to support revenue objectives with organizational short-term and long-term priorities;
• Works with the camp and youth program staff to create and manage an alumni/ae association;
• Works as needed with other committees and programs in carrying out approved fundraising initiatives;
• Carries out data analysis and provides regular reporting on funds raised in writing and in presentations;
• Acknowledges donor gifts in a timely and systematic manner;
• Helps design and carry out approved web-based marketing initiatives in conjunction with other office staff; and,
• Recruits, trains and works with volunteers when appropriate.

Qualifications: Experience in all areas of fundraising is needed, as well as demonstrated commitment to Quaker principles and testimonies. The Development Director must be a self-starter and willing to work with minimal daily oversight or guidance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The Development Director must be capable of managing multiple demands on her or his time, effectively manage projects, and be experienced in working closely with volunteers. The Development Director must possess persuasive interpersonal skills and be comfortable with details as well as the big picture. An understanding of Quaker faith and practice and business process is desirable.

Experience in these areas is preferred: capital campaigns, strategic planning, and creation of fundraising resources and programs. A successful track record in the solicitation of funds, business management skills that include budgeting and financial management and program development, demonstrated customer service skills, and knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques are required.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Five years of related experience in fundraising are desired. Experience with donor or member databases is required. Strong communication and organizational skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word are also required, and knowledge of PowerPoint is helpful. This job will require frequent evening and weekend work. Frequent travel is necessary, mostly in the middle-Atlantic region. Attendance and work at the weeklong Annual Session in August and three Saturday Interim Meeting sessions through the year are required. A background check conducted by BYM is required for employment.

Salary and Benefits: Baltimore Yearly Meeting endeavors to provide salaries and benefits in line with those of other non-profit positions in the Washington metropolitan area. The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include: health coverage; long-term disability insurance; term life insurance; eleven paid holidays; annual, personal, medical, maternity/paternity and adoption, and sabbatical leaves; retirement contribution.

Non-Discrimination: Baltimore Yearly Meeting, as a spiritual community, seeks to welcome all in participation of programs and in employment. The Yearly Meeting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, age, or national origin.

Physical Demands: Candidates must be able to drive. Weekend and overnight travel is required. The physical demands of the position described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The Baltimore Yearly Meeting has a relatively small staff and depends heavily upon volunteers and committee members to accomplish its work. Staff members are expected to work cooperatively with volunteers and committee members.

The Yearly Meeting office building and grounds are smoke, drug, alcohol, and weapon free.

This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Baltimore Yearly Meeting reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.