Senior Director of Development
Quick answer
National Park Trust is hiring an in-office Senior Director of Development in Rockville, MD, paying $125k-$150k to lead their fundraising program and a $20M comprehensive campaign.
- Role
- Senior Director of Development
- Organization
- National Park Trust
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $125,000 - $150,000 per year
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
- Apply by
- 2026-07-17
The role
The National Park Trust is seeking a Senior Director of Development to lead a $4M annual development operation during a period of transformative growth. The role involves overseeing diverse fundraising initiatives, including individual giving, corporate and foundation efforts, and a projected $20M comprehensive campaign. The successful candidate will mentor a three-person development team and work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to drive philanthropic strategy and systems implementation.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Manage an active portfolio of high-capacity donors and guide solicitation for major gifts.
- Facilitate the execution of a three-year, $20M comprehensive campaign.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a three-person full-time development team.
- Provide strategic training and tools to the Board of Trustees for fundraising success.
What it takes
- Minimum 8–10 years of professional fundraising experience.
- Proven track record in leading a large-scale capital campaign of $20M or more.
- Expertise in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
- Advanced experience with formal moves management and donor databases like Salesforce or Raiser's Edge.
- Strong storytelling skills and a passion for environmental and land conservation.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
401(k) plan with a 5% company match, health and dental insurance with a vision program, flexible spending account, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office position located in Rockville, Maryland.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation range for the Senior Director of Development is $125,000 to $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
What is the deadline to apply?
Interested candidates should submit their application via the National Park Trust online portal by July 17, 2026.
Are there specific experience requirements for this role?
Candidates must have at least 8–10 years of professional fundraising experience and a proven track record in managing large-scale capital campaigns of $20M or more.
How to apply
Apply directly on National Park Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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