Director, Development

Organization: Certified Financial Planner Board (CFP Board)

Position: Director, Development

Location: Washington, DC/Hybrid

Reports to: Chief Program Officer

Are you a nonprofit fundraising leader with extensive experience in major individual gift fundraising and developing donor relationships?

CFP Board is seeking a Director of Development to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program. This is an exciting opportunity to develop strategy and execute comprehensive fundraising plans for a mission-driven organization!

CFP Board offers:

• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous PTO policy
• Technology, travel, and tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus potential

As the Director of Development, you will oversee a fundraising program that includes individual and corporate giving, planned giving, and special events. In close collaboration with the corporate growth, program development, workforce, finance, and marketing and communications teams, you will provide leadership and management to achieve annual fundraising goals aligned with the strategic plan and programmatic priorities. You will also be responsible for building and managing the operations to ensure all aspects of fundraising are accurate, effective, and ensure a positive donor experience. This position works on programs which are part of the 501 (c)(3). This position reports to the Chief Program Officer and supervises two team members.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years of successful fundraising experience, meeting or exceeding annual goals, preferably in a foundation, nonprofit, or profession-based association
• Experience in strategic planning, annual goal setting, development, and implementation of effective fundraising programs and events
• Successful track record of developing, expanding, and cultivating donor relationships
• Experience with planned giving fundraising strategies and programs
• Knowledge of ethical practices and federal and state laws and regulations for fundraising activities by IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

How To Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17413856421420013318ibK

Salary range: $145,000 - $160,000

CFP Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About CFP Board

CFP Board is the professional body for personal financial planners in the U.S. CFP Board consists of two affiliated organizations focused on advancing the financial planning profession for the public’s benefit. CFP Board of Standards (501(c)(6)) sets and upholds standards for financial planning and administers the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification — widely recognized by the public, advisors and firms as the standard for financial planners — so that the public has access to the benefits of competent and ethical financial planning. CFP® certification is held by over 100,000 people in the U.S. CFP Board Center for Financial Planning (501(c)(3)) addresses diversity and workforce development challenges and conducts and publishes research that adds to the financial planning profession’s body of knowledge.

CFP Board believes that diversity of experience and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.