Director of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the National Cryptologic Foundation’s fundraising activities, including the major gifts program, corporate giving, annual fund, and sponsorships for special events. The Director works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, COO, and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.

Position Overview

• Develop a fundraising strategy for the Foundation and its ongoing education and innovation activities.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the NCF Board of Directors to gain approval and support as needed for fundraising strategy and activities.
• Identify and establish contact with potential donors to raise funds for programs, activities, events, and ongoing sustainment.
• Position is hybrid; however, must be located in the MD-DC-VA area and work in the office at least two days per week.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Establish regular communications with Founders and Donors to keep them apprised of events, new growth opportunities, and new initiatives.
• Grow a major gifts and corporate giving strategy including identification, cultivation, and solicitation.
• Drive the gift acknowledgment process, which consists of sending thank-you letters and recommendations for follow-up calls and meetings.
• Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate fundraising sponsorships for special events.
• Direct and promote employee giving programs (i.e., Double the Donation)
• Oversee prospect research.
• Staff Board Development Committee meetings.
• Manage fundraising database and tracking systems.
• Collaborate with NCF staff and consultants on fundraising and marketing initiatives.
• Provide regular progress reports to the CEO and other NCF leadership.