Development Manager (14224, Grade 26)

The Montgomery County Parks Foundation is seeking an experienced, proactive, well-organized, and professional Fund Development Manager to plan, manage, and execute all aspects of the fund development program for the Montgomery Parks Foundation. Reports directly to the Executive Director of the Parks Foundation and works collaboratively with the members of the Foundation Board of Directors, staff, and Montgomery County Parks Department to secure the annual contributed revenue budget through grants, individual donations, major gifts, and planned giving. Engage, communicate, and build a group of advocates to help secure Montgomery County Parks’ needs, and serve as lead fundraiser on any capital campaigns undertaken by the Foundation. This position is located at the M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters Building in Wheaton, MD, and is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule. Learn more about the Parks Foundation at https://montgomeryparksfoundation.org, * Creates and implements strategies to attract new donors, enhance donor retention, and move supporters through the donor pipeline.

• Researches individual donors and identifies potential new donors and current supporters. Identifies and recommends major gift prospects to the Executive Director.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director in establishing revenue projects, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Develops and leads fundraising efforts on capital campaigns
• Works to improve the CRM database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) to support donor and prospect tracking, relationships, and segmentation for appeals and outreach.
• Produces donor and fund data reports to inform the Foundation Board and recommends changes in strategy and enhancements in fundraising activities.

Grant Development and Management

• Identifies opportunities for foundation grants and develops policies and procedures for grant application and administration.
• Develops and manages grant reporting processes.
• Performs other accounting, financial or administrative tasks as required by the Controller or Executive Director

Communications

• Manages the stewardship program and acknowledgment process to engage donors
• Develops and manages a robust advocacy program to help support the priorities of the Parks Department
• Works with Parks Department staff to prepare, compose, strategize, and communicate Department needs to advocate across the county.
• Serves as liaison to the Parks Foundation Board and Development Committee.
• Represents the Parks Foundation by serving as an ambassador at community functions, receptions, meetings, and special events.
• Carries out special assignments or leads initiatives as requested by the Executive Director

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Company vehicle operation?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Strong leadership, including team management and collaboration skills

• Effective communication skills using all formats and methods
• Organized, detail-oriented, and technology proficient, * Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, Communications or related field and five (5) years of experience in a fundraising/development position. Proven track record in volunteer management, grant writing, individual giving, and cultivating donor relationships.
• Prior experience working in CRMs (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, etc.)
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Montgomery County.
• Ability to communicate in another language is a PLUS!, * Public sector experience preferred

• Work is performed in an office setting. May work outdoors on an incidental basis. May be subject to various job demands such as high volume of work and tight deadlines.
• May be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Montgomery Parks is an award-winning park system and part of theMaryland-NationalCapital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Supported by more than 800 dedicated employees, we care for 416 parks, along with trails, sports fields, and natural spaces across Montgomery County. Our team members work in a wide range of roles, including park operations, public programs, planning, public safety, and administration. Our work is visible in everydaymoments, from safe, well-maintained trails to welcoming parks and community programs. Careers with Montgomery Parks offer purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect. Learn moreathttps://www.montgomeryparks.org/ EXAMPLE OF DUTIES