Director of Development

🔥 17 hours ago

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $87k - $120k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Blue Star Families

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2009

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

Blue Star Families is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering military families to thrive during their service. Founded in 2009 by military family members, the organization connects military families with civilian neighbors and support networks to create vibrant communities. Through a variety of programs, research initiatives, and advocacy efforts, Blue Star Families provides resources and solutions that address challenges such as frequent relocations, spouse employment, and overall quality of life for military and veteran families.

📋 Description

• Assist the Executive Director with the local fundraising strategy to meet or exceed chapter revenue goals • Meet or exceed an annual fundraising goal of at least $100,000 • Build, qualify, and actively manage a portfolio of at least 30 new major gift prospects through solicitation and long-term engagement • Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations • Collaborate with the Executive Director and national Development team to identify and pursue aligned funding opportunities • Collaborate on donor recognition and maintain high-quality communication with funders and supporters • Support donor engagement events and activities • Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in CRM, such as Salesforce • Assist with grant proposal writing and reporting • Partner with local program staff to align fundraising with community impact • Represent Blue Star Families at chapter-sponsored, community, and networking events • Perform other duties as assigned • Report to the Chapter Executive Director; no direct reports

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization • Demonstrated success in individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, and/or planning and executing major fundraising events • Strong relationship-building and communication skills • Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively • Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) • Local travel requirements outside of your home office up to 40% or less depending on business needs • Ability to travel out of town overnight several times per year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events; participation is required • May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary • Knowledge of the military family experience • Familiarity with membership-driven organizations • Demonstrated community involvement through social, civic, and/or political organizations • Knowledge of the local philanthropic landscape and funding community • Bachelor’s degree preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• 403(b) with matching • Flexible Spending • Life Insurance • Short-Term Disability • Communications Allowance • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses • On-the-job professional development training • Career growth opportunities • Workplace flexibility • Competitive salaries • Virtual/remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific)