Managing Director of Development

The Company is seeking a Managing Director of Development to lead its philanthropic growth strategy and build a scalable fundraising function. The role owns multi-year revenue goals and develops a diversified funding model across individual, foundation, corporate, government, and institutional giving. Responsibilities include personally cultivating major donors, securing significant gifts, strengthening foundation and corporate partnerships, and leading grant strategy. The Managing Director will also engage the Board in fundraising, oversee campaigns and donor initiatives, and foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization. In addition, the role will establish donor-management systems, performance dashboards, and processes to support sustainable revenue growth. Candidates should bring substantial fundraising and development expertise, including a record of securing major gifts and building successful donor, foundation, and corporate relationships. Strong strategic judgment, entrepreneurial initiative, and the ability to navigate complex organizations and changing environments are essential. The role requires excellent writing, presentation, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, along with experience translating complex information into persuasive communications for varied audiences. A commitment to equitable leadership and a results-oriented approach to building effective development programs are also important. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree or related advanced study is preferred.