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Organization:Virginia Arts Festival

Date Posted:March 15, 2026

About Virginia Arts Festival:  

The Virginia Arts Festival celebrates its 29th season in 2026. The largest and most prestigious performing arts presenter in southeastern Virginia, Virginia Arts Festival has transformed the region's cultural scene, presenting great performers from around the world and making this historic region a cultural destination for visitors from across the United States and around the world. Over the past 29 years, the Festival has welcomed visitors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 25 foreign countries. The Festival has presented more than 1,500 performances, free community events, student matinees and workshops, with a reach of over 1.2 million attendees. Each season, millions more are reached through international broadcasts of Festival performances on American Public Radio's Performance Today, nationally on PBS TV, and regionally on WHRO TV. Over 32% of ticket sales come from outside the region, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to local museums and attractions and filling regional hotels and restaurants. The estimated annual economic impact of the Festival exceeds $25 million. 

Arts education is central to the mission of the Virginia Arts Festival. Since its creation in 1997, the Festival has reached more than half a million students, providing opportunities for students and educators that simply would not otherwise exist. Each year, the Festival reaches over 30,000 young people through student matinees, in-school performances, workshops, masterclasses, and the Rhythm Project world percussion program, offering life-changing opportunities.

Position Summary:

The Virginia Arts Festival is seeking an experienced development professional to drive our development efforts, with a specific focus on individual gift solicitation, donor stewardship, and donor cultivation. The Associate Director of Development works as a key member of the development team under the direction of the General Manager and Executive Director. The Development department is the primary source, other than ticket sales, for raising funds for the Virginia Arts Festival. The fundraising program consists of an ongoing Capital/Endowment Campaign and four areas from which the Development team solicits annual operating funds, including:

• Individual Donors
• Corporate Sponsorships
• Private Foundations (Grants)
• Government Support (City and State Agencies – funding generally achieved through grants).

The Associate Director of Development is the primary staff person managing the overall portfolio of individual donors and cultivating relationships with individual donors, particularly major-gift and mid-level donors. S/he will manage a staff of three people, oversee fundraising toward the Annual Fund, participate in capital/endowment campaign activities, and be an important team member during the Festival season. The Associate Director of Development must maintain a very high level of thoroughness, accuracy, consistency, patience, and attention to detail. The successful candidate must be a forward thinking, experienced fundraising professional who can be highly collaborative with the executive leadership team and board members.  

Principal Responsibilities:

•  Develop and manage a personal portfolio of medium to high-level donors and prospects focused on building deep donor relationships with assigned individuals and organizations.
• Oversee portfolio management of all individual donors, serving as a key support to the Executive Director and General Manager’s highest-level donor portfolios.
• Oversee portfolios of Annual Fund Manager and Development Operations Manager focused on lower to medium level donors.
• Team leader of Annual Fund Manager, Development Operations Manager, and Special Events Coordinator focused on leading with supportive enthusiasm.
• Work closely with General Manager and Executive Director to ensure proper cultivation and stewardship activities across VAF’s donor and prospect portfolios.
• In conjunction with the General Manager, create and implement a comprehensive annual development plan to steward and solicit current donors, while working to increase giving level and cultivate new donors.
• Function as a major and planned gifts officer by ensuring that the external cultivation and stewardship of donors is adequate to meet or exceed the goals set forth in the annual plan, including proactive management of the Executive Director’s and General Manager’s prospect meetings and solicitations.
• Responsible for assisting with the execution of a campaign effort, working in close conjunction with campaign counsel, General Manager, Executive Director, and volunteers.
• Oversee and effectively manage areas including (but not limited to) annual fund, planned giving, campaign fundraising, volunteer management, gift processing, donor database management, special events, and marketing efforts tied to fundraising activities, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Virginia Arts Festival hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A typical work schedule will frequently extend beyond the traditional office hours to include evening and weekend activities – particularly in the period immediately before and during the annual Festival period (March – June).

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in development, including personally soliciting funds and motivating others to solicit funds.
• Successful experience in working with volunteers, boards and committees.
• Possess a basic knowledge of database software and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with the entire organization to achieve goals.
• Must be able to have flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, particularly in the time period immediately prior to and during the annual Festival.

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to azedd@vafest.org. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Organization:Circle Center Adult Day Services

Date Posted:March 11, 2026

Classification: Salaried, Full time, exempt 

Reports to: Senior Director of Development and Marketing

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Development Associate is a proactive, detail-driven professional who supports the Senior Director of Development & Marketing in all aspects of donor stewardship, database management, gift processing, and fundraising operations. This role ensures accurate, timely donor data, excellent donor service, and smooth administrative support for fundraising campaigns, events, and grant activities—enabling the organization to build strong donor relationships and achieve revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily donor communications across phone, email, website inquiries, postal mail, and in-person contacts; respond promptly and professionally.
• Accurately enter and reconcile gifts, pledges, recurring donations, event registrations, and support-group attendance in the donor database within established timelines.
• Verify data quality, resolve discrepancies, research issues in financial and database systems, and escalate unresolved items to the Senior Director.
• Prepare weekly deposits, complete deposit slips and check copies, and submit documentation to accounting; produce periodic reconciliation reports.
• Maintain and update donor demographic and contact information; tag and segment records to support targeted solicitations and stewardship.
• Support development workflows: prepare mailing lists, generate acknowledgment letters and tax receipts, and assist with donor cultivation materials and campaign communications.
• Provide administrative support for grant preparations (document collation, tracking deadlines, and internal coordination) as directed.
• Assist with planning and on-site coordination for fundraising and stewardship events; attend occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support the Development and Marketing goals in the strategic plan.
• Manage volunteer inquires and work directly with Program Director to onboard Center volunteers.

Essential Functions

• Timely, error-free donor entry and reconciliation.
• Accurate gift and pledge coding consistent with organizational policies and timelines.
• Weekly deposit processing and financial documentation for accounting.
• Routine reporting and data pull for development and finance.
• Problem-solving and research using various database applications.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• Team collaboration and adaptability
• Accountability and dependable follow-through
• Curiosity and continuous learning mindset
• Strong customer-service focus

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of computer work
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. at a time. 

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in nonprofit development, donor services, or related fundraising operations.
• Associate’s or BA in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Strong competency with donor database management system(s) (experience with Bloomerang preferred).
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel), email systems, and comfortable learning new database and CRM tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, follow-through, and confidentiality with donor information.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends for events.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range

$53K-$55K based on experience.

EEO / AA Statement

Circle Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Circle Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at HR@circlecenterva.org

Organization:The Salvation Army of Charlottesville

Date Posted:March 5, 2026

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000

The Salvation Army of Charlottesville is seeking an experienced, strategic Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program during a period of significant growth, including a transformative $28 million capital campaign that will expand services and deepen impact across the community.

This role is ideal for a seasoned fundraising professional—driven by purpose and integrity—who excels at revenue growth, donor stewardship, and leadership in a mission-focused organization serving its local community.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

This role is designed for an experienced fundraising leader who brings a proven track record in managing comprehensive development programs. The ideal candidate is comfortable stepping into an existing operation and leading strategy and execution from day one. Success in this role requires comfort working within a well-defined organizational structure, including approval processes, policies, and reporting requirements, while still driving strong fundraising results.

WHY THIS ROLE

The Salvation Army is one of the most trusted nonprofit organizations in the world. For 114 years, The Salvation Army of Charlottesville has served the community by directly supporting individuals and families in need. Its work includes emergency assistance to help people remain housed, shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness as they work toward stable housing, food access, utility assistance, case management, and other programs that help community members not only survive but thrive. The current capital campaign—now more than 50% toward its goal—represents a pivotal investment in the future of these essential services and the community they serve.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Leadership

·        Create and implement a comprehensive annual development plan in partnership with the Corps Officer and Divisional Development Director, setting clear revenue goals and strategies

·        Increase overall fundraising revenue annually in alignment with approved plans and campaign priorities

·        Manage and grow a personal portfolio of 20 to 30 corporate, foundation, and individual major gift prospects using moves management best practices

·        Meet or exceed an annual personal major gift goal approved by leadership

·        Develop and manage timelines for fundraising initiatives to ensure timely execution

·        Coordinate and secure in-kind donations

Capital Campaign & Major Gifts

·        Partner with campaign consultants and leadership to bring the $28 million capital campaign to a successful close

·        Cultivate and steward major donors with thoughtful engagement strategies

·        Record and track all donor interactions and gifts in Blackbaud CRM in a timely and accurate manner

Grants & Corporate Giving

·        Identify and pursue grant opportunities in collaboration with regional leadership

·        Prepare and submit grant proposals, United Way applications, and required reports

·        Maintain positive relationships with funders and community partners

Direct Mail & Annual Giving

·        Provide oversight of the direct mail program, including calendar planning, vendor coordination, review of appeals, and performance analysis

·        Ensure timely and accurate acknowledgments and donor communications

·        Monitor fundraising trends and adjust strategies to improve performance

·        Participate in divisional collaboration to strengthen program effectiveness

Donor Care & Stewardship

·        Lead a comprehensive donor care strategy to increase retention and long-term engagement

·        Ensure timely receipting, acknowledgments, and pledge reminders

·        Maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and hygiene of donor records in Blackbaud CRM

·        Respond promptly and professionally to donor inquiries

Marketing & Communications

·        Develop and implement a marketing and communications plan that elevates awareness of fundraising initiatives and campaign progress

·        Produce newsletters, press releases, and an annual report

·        Manage website and social media updates related to development

·        Represent The Salvation Army at civic, church, and community events

Events & Community Engagement

·        Oversee planning and execution of special events and seasonal campaigns

·        Engage volunteers in development-related initiatives

·        Support Advisory Board committees related to development, marketing, and community relations

Leadership & Administration

·        Supervise and develop one to three staff members

·        Prepare and manage the annual development budget

·        Monitor revenue and expense reports and provide regular updates to leadership and the Advisory Board

·        Ensure compliance with Salvation Army policies and ethical fundraising standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·        Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field

·        Five years of progressively responsible experience in a comprehensive development program

·        Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

·        Valid driver’s license required

·        CFRE preferred

BENEFITS

·        Paid Time Off

·        Retirement savings plan available

·        Health insurance

·        Voluntary life insurance and additional benefits

APPLY NOW
Apply today to become part of an inspiring organization where your work truly matters.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 20, 2026. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Arthur Alley Search Solutions is managing this search; all questions and nominations can be directed to Claire (at) ArthurAlley (dot) com.

Organization: Sentara RMH Foundation

Date Posted:March 3, 2026

Location: Harrisonburg, VA

Status: Regular Full-time

Job Overview

The RMH Foundation is seeking a collaborative, relationship-driven fundraising professional to help strengthen philanthropy supporting healthcare across the Shenandoah Valley. This role leads key annual giving and donor engagement efforts, including donor communications, stewardship, direct mail and digital fundraising strategy, and initiatives such as employee giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and community-based fundraising. We are looking for someone who values building genuine relationships with donors and colleagues and who wants their work to have a direct impact on patients and families in our region. Candidates with approximately five years of experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, or related fields are encouraged to explore the opportunity. 

Salary range: $79,497 - $132,496.

To view the full position description and application details, please visit: https://www.sentaracareers.com/job/22998852/special-projects-director/

Those who are interested or simply curious are also warmly invited to reach out directly for an informal conversation before applying.

Contact: Cory Davies, Executive Director, RMH Foundation Email: CRDavies@Sentara.com