Managing Director of Development

Managing Director of Development Req #1655 Grand Forks, ND, USA

• Fargo, ND, USA
• Bismarck, ND, USA
• Jamestown, ND, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00

AM Our Mission:

To Make Independence a Gift for All Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization which has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those we serve. Be a part of an organization whose mission is to make independence a gift to those in your community!

Location:

Must reside in or be willing to relocate to

Jamestown, Fargo, Bismarck or Grand Forks Shift :

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Schedule :

Full Time, Salaried Weekly Hours :

40 JOB SUMMARY The Managing Director of Development will be responsible for leading and supporting the major gift officers supporting the mission of Anne Carlsen by raising financial support for the organization. This position will manage a portfolio of donors and potential supporters. The Managing Director of Development is responsible for providing strategy, guidance for portfolio management of the development directors. The Managing Director of Development will have the opportunity to share the benefits of a variety of giving opportunities with potential supporters.

QUALIFICATIONS

(minimum requirements) Education and/or years' experience required: Bachelor's degree in related field or commensurate experience Five years' experience of public-facing skills Ability to travel (primarily in-state) with occasional overnight stay

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Three years' experience of demonstrated success in development, fundraising, planned giving or trust management Experience with CRM Masters degree preferred in Non-Profit Management Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position will provide supervision of development positions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with current and potential donor prospects. Demonstrates ability to share the benefits of annual giving, major-giving and planned-giving with potential donors. Demonstrates the ability to lead/mentor major gift officers amongst the team. Demonstrate the ability to strategize donor moves management. Demonstrate the ability to engage in personal contact with current and future donors to discuss opportunities for supporting programs of Anne Carlsen. Demonstrate the ability to manage a portfolio of prospects and supporters. Demonstrate the ability to move donors through "moves management" to the solicitation stage and asking for support at the major gift level. Demonstrate the ability to solicit major and planned gifts by meeting the individual metrics and goals established with the Chief Development Officer (CDO). Demonstrate the ability to connect potential donors with the appropriate legal and financial advisors to assist in gift planning by soliciting wealth managers, estate planners and insurance vendors' expertise. Demonstrate ability to lead individuals and monitor related KPI's on the development team to meet individual goals as set by the CDO. Demonstrate the ability to work in conjunction with staff and volunteers to ensure the highest standards in donor relations. Demonstrates the ability to report weekly to CDO regarding cultivation and solicitation activities to secure annual, major gift and planned gift solicitations. Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement donor strategic plans to enhance giving and move donors through the donor life cycle. Demonstrate the ability to ensure proposals, actions, contacts and solicitation strategies are entered in the fund development database. Demonstrates ability to solve problems independently and prioritize multiple tasks Demonstrates ability to plan and schedule trips efficiently. Demonstrates ability to follow all Anne Carlsen policies and procedures. Benefits Anne Carlsen offers competitive pay and benefits, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities!

Here are a few examples:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan
• Aflac Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Special Employee Events
• Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!

Employment with the Anne Carlsen Center is contingent upon passing our mandatory drug test, background checks, I-9 document verification, and compliance to our mandatory flu policy. Anne Carlsen is a drug-free, tobacco-free work environment. Anne Carlsen is an equal opportunity employer and complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Job Details Pay Type Salary Scan this QR code and apply! Download Grand Forks, ND, USA, Fargo, ND, USA, Bismarck, ND, USA, Jamestown, ND, USA