Director of Development

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of ACMG - American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. We are currently looking for a Director of Development in Maryland (USA).

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a driven development professional ready to shape and elevate a dynamic fundraising program. You’ll spearhead all development strategies, working closely with executive leadership and the board to build long-term donor relationships, drive philanthropic engagement, and scale fundraising efforts. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of an organization advancing critical work in medical and genomic research.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy in partnership with executive leadership and the board.
• Oversee all aspects of annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, planned giving, and donor stewardship.
• Develop and implement creative fundraising campaigns, philanthropic events, and prospect engagement strategies to increase donor base and revenue.
• Manage the integration of development communications into broader organizational messaging in collaboration with the communications team.
• Supervise data tracking systems and staff involved in gift processing and donor database management.
• Provide regular reports and fundraising insights to the CEO and board, contributing to informed strategic planning.
• Mentor and empower a high-performing development team and external contractors.
• Guide board members in fundraising best practices and increase board engagement in donor cultivation.
• Align fundraising goals with budget planning and organizational growth objectives.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven record of securing high five- and six-figure gifts.
• Experience in or familiarity with the medical, scientific, or genetics sectors is highly desired.
• Demonstrated leadership in working with executive teams and board members to drive strategic philanthropy.
• Strong background in donor stewardship, grant writing, planned giving, and development operations.
• Outstanding communication, writing, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in donor management systems (iMIS experience is a plus).
• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and an ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and lead cross-functional teams.
• Sound financial planning capabilities and comfort with budget oversight.
• Professional presence, strong work ethic, and a passion for mission-driven work.

• Competitive annual salary range: $180,000 – $195,000.
• Opportunity to work with a high-impact nonprofit advancing medical and genomic innovation.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with room for professional growth.
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.
• Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion at all levels.
• ADA-compliant, largely sedentary role with accommodations as needed.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!

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