Director of Development Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Inc.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Director of Development

JOB TYPE: Full-time

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – $90,000

Who we are:

Dedicated to Art for All, Maryland Hall is the region’s premiere cultural institution, convening and engaging people in arts experiences that strengthen community. Maryland Hall was founded in 1979 by a group of artistic visionaries who believed the former Annapolis High School could best be utilized as a community arts center. Today, our historic landmark building is the community’s gathering place for the arts. Through year-round classes, performances, exhibits, tours, workshops and demonstrations, people of all ages discover the transformative power of the arts. Each day, Maryland Hall nurtures inspiration, cultivates originality and fosters the imaginations of the children, families, students and adults who come through our doors.

About the role:

The Director of Development is a strategic, dynamic, and creative leader responsible for developing, leading, and expanding Maryland Hall’s fundraising and development functions while strengthening and diversifying funding. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role designs, implements, and manages comprehensive development strategies to ensure sustainable growth and financial stability. The Director of Development implements and oversees multi-level development plans encompassing major donors, corporate and business sponsorships, special events, foundation giving, endowment fund, and direct mail/appeal campaigns. This role cultivates donor relationships, identifies new funding opportunities, and diversifies revenue streams to strengthen Maryland Hall’s impact. The Director of Development also leads a small team currently comprised of a Grant/Development Coordinator and Volunteer Manager. Our ideal candidate is a visionary leader with exceptional relationship building skills who has a proven track record of success in non-profit fundraising and a passion for the arts and education. This role is a full-time, in-office role that is eligible for telework one day per week.

What you’ll be doing:

Fundraising:

• Provide strategic leadership to the development team, ensuring the successful fundraising necessary to support Maryland Hall’s mission.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, major givers, corporate and business sponsors, foundations partners, members, and other stakeholders.
• Heavily collaborate with the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board of Directors to strengthen existing donor relationships and expand support.
• Continually develop and implement innovative strategies to secure new funding sources and untapped partnerships.
• Oversee the planning and execution of annual and special appeals (digital and print) to grow the organization’s individual giving base.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events, including Maryland Hall’s signature gala, Arts Alive.
• Oversee donor acknowledgments, ensuring meaningful recognition through well-crafted communications and stewardship efforts.
• Lead all aspects of the organization’s Capital Campaign fundraising initiatives.
• Lead the creation and distribution of the annual Year in Review to communicate Maryland Hall’s impact to supporters, funders, grantors, and stakeholders.
• Work with the Director of Marketing to develop compelling fundraising materials and communications to engage donors and inspire philanthropic support.

Administration:

• Oversee the receipt, acknowledgment, and tracking of all donor contributions, pledges, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations to ensure accuracy and timely stewardship.
• Maintain and manage up-to-date mailing lists, donor databases, and donor profiles to support strategic outreach and engagement.
• Analyze fundraising data, generate reports, and provide insights to inform development strategies and decision-making.
• Develop and manage the Development Team’s annual budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet fundraising goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director to support Maryland Hall’s mission and growth.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise the Development Coordinator, providing guidance on grant research, proposal writing, and compliance activities to maximize funding opportunities.