Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$91k–$172k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: CAC Administrative Office - Columbia, MD 21046Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $90,506.00 - $171,597.00 SalaryWho We Are At the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), we have a mis…
Skills: Fundraising, Donor Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Corporate Engagement, Planned Giving
Columbia, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Lead all fundraising efforts to secure financial support through donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, and capital campaigns. Develop and execute a comprehensive annual Development Plan to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency in Howard County.
Requires a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, or a related field with extensive experience in strategic fundraising and major gift solicitation. Must be proficient in CRM platforms like Salesforce and possess strong leadership and communication skills.
Job DetailsJob Location: CAC Administrative Office - Columbia, MD 21046Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $90,506.00 - $171,597.00 SalaryWho We Are
At the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), we have a mission to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County individuals, families, and children in need. We take action towards this mission by focusing on five critical services: housing assistance, food assistance, energy assistance, weatherization assistance, and early childhood education. CAC impacts our local community by changing lives and helping create a pathway through and out of poverty or just providing a hand up when one is needed.
As the Director of Donor Development, you are a dynamic, results-driven fundraising professional with a strategic, resilient mindset. Your role is critical in securing essential financial support to enable CAC to meet community needs. You are an outgoing relationship builder, skilled at storytelling and building a compelling case for support.
Reporting to the President, you will lead CAC’s fundraising efforts and build strategic relationships with new and existing donors, from individuals to corporations, to further our mission to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County individuals, families, and children in need.
Responsibilities
Donor Stewardship: Maintain a portfolio of major donors, cultivating new prospects and deepening existing relationships to secure significant contributions. Develop a pipeline of at least 75 new donors capable of making five-to-seven-figure gifts.
Strategic Planning: Create an annual comprehensive Development Plan that aligns with CAC’s organizational Strategic Plan and surpasses prior year’s goals.
Compliance Expertise Data Management: Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations, safeguarding the organization's reputation and integrity.
Data Management: Collect and maintain required documentation and key data points for all contacts, including detailed contact notes, to maintain a well-organized donor database. Run reports on demand to demonstrate proper donor stewardship.
Corporate Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison for corporate partnerships both within and outside of Howard County. Lead tours for corporate groups in collaboration with the Development and Community Engagement Team. Manage corporate and foundation grant opportunities in collaboration with CAC’s Grants Manager.
Board and Leadership Relations: Act as a key Development liaison with the Board of Directors and Leadership Team, providing fundraising support, training, and guidance.
Planned Giving Program: Develop, launch, and maintain a Planned Giving Program, working with donors and their advisors to secure legacy gifts.
Capital Campaign: Manage and successfully execute CAC’s Cornerstone of Opportunity Campaign.
Events Management: Plan, produce, and execute high-quality fundraising events designed to raise awareness and engage donors through sponsorships.
Executive Representation: Attend executive-level networking events, representing the organization alongside or in lieu of the President.
Community Partnership: Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to ensure CAC builds and maintains relationships in the region that benefit the community’s needs and CAC’s mission, including supervision of CAC’s Volunteer Program.
Other duties as assigned
Community Action Council of Howard County is an equal opportunity employer.
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field; equivalent experience considered
Extensive years of experience in strategic fundraising, including soliciting legacy gifts and managing planned giving programs.
Experience securing and closing highly significant fundraising commitments (e.g., major gifts, large grants, or capital campaigns)
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
Experience managing teams.
Advanced proficiency with the Office 365 suite of products and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce.com)
Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.
What We Offer: CAC Benefits - A recruitment incentive may be offered for this position
E-Verify Notice: The Company participates in E-Verify. All new hires must complete Form I-9 and their employment eligibility will be confirmed through the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit: www.e-verify.gov
Important Notice to Applicants: To be considered for this position, applicants must fully complete the application process. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered. Please ensure that all required fields, documents, and information are submitted before the application deadline.
Mission: To diminish poverty, enable self-sufficiency and advocate for low-income families and individuals.
** We're Hiring! The mission of Community Action Council of Howard County is to provide programs and services to low-income residents of Howard County in order to alleviate the effects of poverty; to promote self-sufficiency as a means of interrupting the cycle of poverty; and to stimulate increased awareness of, and responsiveness to, the needs of the low-income population on the part of the larger community. As a community action agency, we provide community and neighborhood-based services that are integrated, comprehensive, and empowering for individuals, families and communities. We utilize technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of our services and service delivery, holding ourselves accountable for measurable results. As an organization that believes the low-income population must be active participants in the ultimate solutions to poverty, Community Action Council will develop civic capital and promote community involvement within the low-income community by identifying and capitalizing on asset, leadership and talent that is present within the community. As advocates, we listen, understand, and take our lead from the low-income population; we assist the low-income population in advocating for themselves; and we advocate for the low-income population at all levels of public policy including economic, legislative, government and business.
Offices: 9820 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, Maryland 21046, US
Mission: To diminish poverty, enable self-sufficiency and advocate for low-income families and individuals.
** We're Hiring! The mission of Community Action Council of Howard County is to provide programs and services to low-income residents of Howard County in order to alleviate the effects of poverty; to promote self-sufficiency as a means of interrupting the cycle of poverty; and to stimulate increased awareness of, and responsiveness to, the needs of the low-income population on the part of the larger community. As a community action agency, we provide community and neighborhood-based services that are integrated, comprehensive, and empowering for individuals, families and communities. We utilize technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of our services and service delivery, holding ourselves accountable for measurable results. As an organization that believes the low-income population must be active participants in the ultimate solutions to poverty, Community Action Council will develop civic capital and promote community involvement within the low-income community by identifying and capitalizing on asset, leadership and talent that is present within the community. As advocates, we listen, understand, and take our lead from the low-income population; we assist the low-income population in advocating for themselves; and we advocate for the low-income population at all levels of public policy including economic, legislative, government and business.
Offices: 9820 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, Maryland 21046, US
