Director, Development

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking an experienced fundraising professional who will supervise all aspects of a peer-to-peer event-based portfolio, including oversight of event revenue and donor & fundraiser development and engagement. This self-starting individual will be responsible for driving fundraising success for the Step Out Walk and the State of Diabetes in the DMV Market. Primary duties of the Director of Development will include the development and management of existing and new teams, individual fundraisers, corporate partners, event leadership, and volunteers. The Development Director must live within 50 miles of the Washington DC area.

This individual will identify new opportunities to grow the local peer-to-peer portfolio across all fundraising channels to increase revenue, including individual fundraisers, corporate partnerships, and event leadership. A successful candidate will manage and steward a portfolio of corporate & friends and family teams, individual participants, volunteers, and corporate leaders. This position is accountable for significant revenue targets and will influence the strategic implementation of local campaign initiatives. The ideal candidate must have a proven record of success in peer-to-peer fundraising, campaign management, and relationship development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

5+ years of professional experience in empowering individuals through peer-to-peer fundraising, events, leadership, volunteerism, and corporate partnerships

Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to present ADA’s mission and how to get involved with groups of all sizes

Demonstrated experience recruiting individuals to support an organization

Demonstrated ability to mobilize and motivate individuals to achieve goals

Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for growth in relationships

Ability to organize time effectively and manage a large number of tasks simultaneously

Initiative and independence, combined with the ability to work well as part of a team

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with a variety of constituencies

Excellent verbal and written skills, creativity, independent judgment, attention to detail, accuracy, strong editing skills, and follow-through

Knowledge of software including Microsoft, DonorDrive (or other P2P platforms), and Salesforce CRM

Ability to travel as needed for meetings and events required

Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed to support events

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds

Reliable transportation to travel

Must live within 50 miles of the Washington DC area

Salary: $82,000.00 – $92,000.00/Year