The Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) and the Maryland LCV Education Fund, two environmental state-wide, nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations, are seeking a fundraiser to join our team as the Development Manager.
The Development Manager plays an essential role in generating revenue for both organizations from individual and corporate donors giving up to $5,000 annually through membership, mid-level giving, and event sponsorship. The position will design and manage a giving program for current donors and prospects via a multi-faceted approach to donor relationship-building that includes emails, phone calls, meetings, events, and direct mail. The Development Manager will organize and execute the donor giving cycle from identification to solicitation through stewardship, with specific attention to upgrading current donors and securing new gifts of $1,000-$5,000. This team member’s fundraising success will be critical to achieving the organizations’ $2+ million annual revenue target.
This position works in a collaborative environment and will provide fund development support services to the fundraising team, including database management, record keeping, prospect research, and event assistance.
A successful candidate will be proactive, reliable, and a detail-oriented professional. They will have two or more years of fundraising experience in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills with the desire to interact directly with donors and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
Maryland LCV & Maryland LCV Education Fund are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants who self-identify with one or more historically marginalized populations or minority groups.
Salary range: $60,000-$70,000
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements via email to careers@mdlcv.org with the Development Manager in the subject line. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
