Economic Development Director Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, Maryland
$100,000 to $150,000
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Occasional evenings/weekends as needed

Driving Impact. Building Partnerships. Advancing the Mission.

CarePoint Response, Inc. (CPR) is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive behavioral health crisis response system. Since 1992, CPR has delivered timely, community-based services for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises.

As we continue to expand our impact across Baltimore City, we are seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Development Director to lead fundraising efforts that sustain and grow our life-saving services.

The Development Director provides strategic leadership for all fundraising and revenue-generating activities at CPR. This role is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive development strategy, strengthening donor relationships, and expanding funding streams to support organizational growth.

Working closely with the CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors, the Development Director will drive fundraising performance across individual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, and events—ensuring the long-term sustainability of CPR’s mission.

• Develop and execute an annual and multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Set and manage revenue targets across major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and campaigns
• Monitor performance and adjust strategies to maximize results

• Build and manage a portfolio of major donors and high-capacity prospects
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships through personalized engagement
• Develop compelling proposals, impact reports, and donor communications

• Oversee grant prospecting, applications, and reporting processes
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to develop proposals and ensure compliance
• Maintain strong relationships with foundations and funding partners

• Develop sponsorship opportunities and corporate partnerships
• Lead fundraising events, including planning, execution, and donor follow-up
• Evaluate event ROI and implement improvements

• Supervise development staff and build a high-performing fundraising team
• Establish clear goals, workflows, and accountability structures
• Foster a collaborative, mission-driven team culture

• Partner with the CEO to engage the Board in fundraising efforts
• Prepare fundraising reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and board meetings
• Represent CPR in the community and build strategic relationships

• Oversee CRM/database management and ensure data integrity
• Track key fundraising metrics (donor retention, pipeline, revenue)
• Use data to inform strategy and improve fundraising performance

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, public administration, or a related field required (equivalent professional experience may be considered)
• Advanced degree preferred

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit management
• Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor relations, and event fundraising
• Proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising goals

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentations
• Experience with fundraising databases/CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar)
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and recordkeeping in a fundraising environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Creativity, initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical fundraising practices

• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends for donor meetings and events
• Regular attendance is required
• Commitment to sustainability principles, including environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic sustainability

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & LTD
403(b) Retirement Plan
Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holiday Leave
Opportunity to build and lead fundraising strategy for a mission-critical organization
Make a meaningful impact on individuals and families across Baltimore

This role is more than fundraising—it’s building the resources that make life-saving services possible.

Apply today and help advance CPR’s mission.