Director of Development

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Director of Development Annapolis, MD
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Maryland Hall's Director of Development is a leadership-level role responsible for creating, implementing, leading, and expanding fundraising and development functions for the organization.

Dedicated to Art for All, Maryland Hall is the region’s cultural core, 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. Check us out  to learn more about the great things we do!

Who we are:

Dedicated to Art for All, Maryland Hall is the region’s cultural core, 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 sponsor ships, 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:

• 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, 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…