The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the National Cryptologic Foundation’s fundraising activities, including the major gifts program, corporate giving, annual fund, and sponsorships for special events. The Director works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and the Board of Directors (BOD) in all development and fundraising endeavors.
Cover letter and resume accepted through Friday, August 28, to ncfinfo@cryptologicfoundation.org
Position Overview
- Develop a fundraising strategy for the Foundation and its ongoing education and innovation activities.
- Work closely with the CEO and the NCF BOD to gain approval and support as needed for strategy and activities associated with fundraising.
- Identify and establish contact with potential donors to raise funds for programs, activities, events, and ongoing support.
- Position is hybrid, however, must be located in the MD-DC-VA area and work in the office at least two days per week.
- Salary range $75,000 – $105,000
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Establish regular communications with Founders and Donors to keep them apprised of events, new growth opportunities, and new initiatives.
- Grow a major gifts and corporate giving strategy including identification, cultivation, and solicitation.
- Drive the gift acknowledgement process that consists of sending thank you letters and making recommendations on follow-up calls and meetings.
- Supervise grant writer activities including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate fundraising sponsorships for special events.
- Direct and promote employee giving programs (i.e. Double the Donation).
- Oversee prospect research.
- Staff Board Development Committee meetings.
- Manage fundraising database and tracking systems.
- Collaborate with NCF staff and consultants on fundraising and marketing initiatives.
- Provide regular progress reports to the CEO and other NCF leadership.
Director of Development — Qualifications, Preferred Experience, and Metrics
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree,or equivalent work experience in fundraising, marketing, business, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Proven ability to plan and lead comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple channels (major gifts, corporate giving, annual fund, grants, and events).
- Strong relationship-management skills, including experience cultivating donors and corporate partners with professionalism and discretion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grant writing and donor stewardship communications.
- Demonstrated competence using donor/CRM and fundraising reporting tools and databases (i.e. Bloomerang) and ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders while maintaining accuracy in data and reporting.
- Experience coordinating with senior leadership and/or BOD, including preparing briefing materials and meeting support.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff and consultants.
- Willingness to attend and support events, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Position is hybrid, however, must be located in the MD-DC-VA area and work in the office at least two days per week.
Preferred Experience:
- 5+ years of progressively responsible development experience (nonprofit preferred), with documented success in major gifts and/or corporate giving.
- Direct experience building and managing a major gifts pipeline, including identification, cultivation plans, proposal/solicitation processes, and stewardship.
- Grant experience including proposal development, submission management, and reporting requirements.
- Experience coordinating fundraising special events and/or major campaign activities.
- Familiarity with employee giving programs (e.g., Maryland Charity Campaign, Double the Donation), including promotion and participation growth.
- Experience working with a development committee or board-led fundraising efforts.
- Experience in prospect research and using research tools or processes to inform outreach strategy.
- Track record of measurable fundraising results and successful donor retention/stewardship practices.
Metrics (Performance Expectations):
The Director of Development will be evaluated on outcomes aligned to annual and multi-year fundraising plans, including:
- Annual Fundraising Goals
- Major Gifts Pipeline & Revenue
- Corporate Giving
- Grant Seeking
- Sponsorship for Events
- Prospect Research & Database Management
- Stewardship & Donor Communication
Salary
Salary Range: $75,000-$105,000
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Two weeks paid vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays, plus three personal days
To Apply
Cover letter and resume accepted through Friday, August 28, to ncfinfo@cryptologicfoundation.org