Assistant Director of Development

Assistant Director of Development

Work Location: Maryland

Job Type: Part time

The Assistant Director of Development serves as a strategic partner to the Director of Development in advancing sustainable Ministry Partnership Development (MPD) across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This position provides operational, coaching, and programmatic leadership for the Access Pathway Fellows (APF) Network Capacity Building Program while supporting regional fundraising initiatives, donor engagement events, and staff development efforts.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Assistant Director of Development advances the mission of InterVarsity by helping under‑networked staff develop sustainable support‑raising capacity, cultivating strategic partnerships, and strengthening the infrastructure necessary for long‑term ministry growth.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Access Pathway Fellows Program Leadership (50%)

• Assist in the administration and implementation of the APF Network Capacity Building Program.
• Support participant onboarding, orientation, and integration into InterVarsity’s Fully Resourced Program.
• Track participant progress toward individualized fundraising and development benchmarks.
• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to APF participants as assigned.
• Support development of fundraising strategies, donor communication plans, and network expansion goals.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly program assessments.

2. Regional MPD Initiatives and Events (30%)

• Assist in planning and executing regional MPD trainings, workshops, retreats, and fundraising events.
• Coordinate logistics, communications, registrations, and follow‑up for development‑related events.
• Support donor engagement opportunities and stewardship efforts.
• Assist with presentations, reports, proposals, and fundraising materials.

3. Strategic Development Support (20%)

• Support Metro DC and Southern Maryland MPD efforts and conferences
• Support regional development initiatives and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to implement strategic priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to InterVarsity's mission.
• Experience in fundraising, coaching, nonprofit leadership, or related fields preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Experience facilitating training, coaching, or leadership development preferred.

Pay Range: $44,016.00 - $58,680.00 per year

Pay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full‑time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received, including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith‑based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.