Development and Fundraising Specialist
CASA seeks an entrepreneurial mid-level development and fundraising professional who is energized by mission-driven impact, wants to take ownership of a small shop, and is excited to help resource the next chapter of CASA’s story. The Development and Fundraising Specialist will lead all individual, corporate, and grant fundraising efforts, shaping strategy while also executing with excellence. This strategic and tactical role offers autonomy, creativity, and room to build – all with the active support of an engaged Executive Director and a collaborative COO who value development as central to the organization’s success. If you are a self-starter who thrives in a relationship-driven environment and wants to see the direct impact of your work on children’s lives, this is a chance to build something meaningful and lasting.
You will:
- Collaborate with and support staff and Board leadership in the creation of strategic fundraising plans.
- Implement the organization’s development plan and manage fundraising engagement from other key staff and volunteers to meet annual and long-term goals.
- Research, prospect, and steward individual donors (both major and smaller gifts) and corporate donors.
- Manage the entire donor cycle, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Work with staff, board and volunteer leadership to ensure the gift pipeline is sufficient to meet revenue targets.
- Manage foundation, government, and corporate grants, including research, writing, submission, and reporting.
- Plan and execute all aspects of stewardship and fundraising events including anniversary gala.
- Write all materials (letters, e-appeals, social media posts, acknowledgements) for appeals and discrete campaigns using compelling messaging that conveys CASA’s critical mission.
- Manage the corporate sponsorship cycle, including creation, solicitation, and fulfillment of sponsorship packages.
- Partner with staff to ensure effective gift data entry and acknowledgment.
- Manage the structure, use, and maintenance of the donor database (currently Little Green Light), and ensure gift coding is consistent for reporting.
- Prepare fundraising reports for Board of Directors and collaborate with the Board Fundraising Committee.
- Collaborate with team to develop new partnerships that meet a variety of organizational needs.
Required Experience:
- 7 or more years of experience in fundraising and development
- 5 or more years of experience in individual donor cycle management
- Experience managing donor database, reporting and analysis of trends
- Experience collaborating with Executive Director and Board of Directors
- Experience managing and writing grants
Reports to: Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Salary: $75,000
Benefits: CASA offers competitive benefits including generous annual and sick leave; health, vision, dental and life insurance. Employee-paid FSA and short-term disability insurance are also available. CASA offers a tax deferred retirement plan. Flexible work schedule including partial telework is available. CASA leadership encourages a healthy work/life balance.
How to Apply:
Submit resume to operations@pgcasa.org. In your email, please answer the following questions: How do you feel the combination of your experience and education has prepared you for this role? What interests you about this organization and mission?
About CASA:
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Prince George’s County is a powerful advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, ensuring that every child’s voice is heard and every child has a champion in court and in the community. For 25 years, CASA has trained and supported dedicated volunteers to stand beside vulnerable children and help them find safe, permanent homes. This is deeply meaningful, life-changing work, and it requires strong, sustainable fundraising to make it possible.
Join a diverse team of passionate professionals who leverage a wide range of skills to produce the best possible outcomes for the children we serve, who are living in foster care due to abuse and neglect. CASA values work-life balance and fosters a collegial atmosphere. CASA has a diverse staff and is committed to further diversifying our staff, Board of Directors and volunteer pool to ensure that we reflect the community we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
CASA/Prince George’s County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
