Top 93 Director of development Jobs in Harrisonburg, Va

Development Officer (JMU Only)
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- $78,000 - $88,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Development Manager
Church World Service —Harrisonburg, VA
- $60,800 - $76,000 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- Full-time
- Research
- Project management
- University
Director of Career Services
EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY —Harrisonburg, VA
- $36,000 - $56,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Customer service
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Executive Director
The Arc of Harrisonburg & Rockingham —Harrisonburg, VA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Director
OPEN DOORS INC —Harrisonburg, VA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Director of Financial Aid Services
Blue Ridge Community College —Augusta County, VA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
8d
Associate Director of Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation —New Market, VA
- $58,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Director - Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (GCFE)
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- $69,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- University
Senior Assistant Director - Centennial Scholars
Access and Enrollment —Harrisonburg, VA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
11d
Assistant Director, Learning Initiatives
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- $57,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Master's degree
Senior Assistant Director - Centennial Scholars
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
12d
Operations & Systems Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations
James Madison University —Harrisonburg, VA
- $45,000 - $47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Community Liaison
Mainspring Recovery —Harrisonburg, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Current TB test
- Marketing
- Public speaking
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Family Services Supervisor-Prevention
015-Shenandoah Valley Dept Of Social Services —Augusta County, VA
- $59,148 - $62,105 a year
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Social Service Director
Staunton Post Acute & Rehabilitation —Staunton, VA
- $65,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Creative Marketing Contractor (Six Months)
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA —Harrisonburg, VA
- $3,500 a month
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Development & Donor Engagement Associate
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum —Staunton, VA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Customer service
- Research
- Health insurance
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Director in Training Childcare
LLE Education Group —Rockingham County, VA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- No weekends
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
11d
Transition Assistant - Division (2026-2027 School Year)
Harrisonburg City Public Schools —Harrisonburg, VA
- $35 an hour
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel

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Development Officer (JMU Only)

James Madison University -
Harrisonburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,000 - $88,000 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

20002137

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Development

Fundraising / Philanthropy

Faculty (Salaried)

James Madison University

Working Title: Development Officer (JMU Only)

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Development

Department: 100399 - Strategic Gifts

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $78,000 - $88,000

Is this a JMU only position? Yes. This is a JMU only recruitment, only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 8/3/2026

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Office of Strategic Gifts at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Development Officer. The office is responsible for developing and managing programs leading to private gifts which will support and advance the university's faculty, students and programs. The staff identifies potential donors, educates alumni, parents and friends about the financial needs of the university and conducts solicitations to meet those needs.

The purpose of this position is to solicit private gifts that support scholarship, faculty support, capital projects and endowment requirements of the university. Projects will require close working relationships with faculty, academic administrators and other university officers, and an understanding of academic and co-curricular program goals and objectives of a college/program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Gift Cultivation and Solicitation (80%)
1. Design and implement an annual fundraising plan based on university objectives, working in conjunction with academic leaders, the Senior Director of Strategic Gifts and the Associate Vice President for Development.

2. Identify, cultivate and solicit individuals and families as cleared through prospect development, believed to have potential to make major gifts and/or planned gifts to university interests.

3. Develop and manage a portfolio of approximately 100 active major/planned gift prospects. The successful candidate will be given a college/university program liaison responsibility.

4. Sustain a level of major and planned gift activity commensurate with performance expectations of major gifts staff. Development performance will be measured by mutually agreed upon metrics.

5. Collaborate with the Offices of Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Principal Giving, Constituent Engagement and Athletics to seek gifts for the university.

Alumni Activities, Public Relations, and Stewardship (20%)
1. Work with other Philanthropy & Engagement offices as appropriate to design and implement recognition, stewardship activities and special events for donors and prospects affiliated with the university.

2. Assist other offices within Philanthropy & Engagement as necessary to advance the goals of the division.

3. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director of Strategic Gifts and the Associate Vice President for Development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Demonstrated significant experience in fundraising (preferably in higher education) or in related fields (such as non-profits, sales or business development) if that experience transfers effectively to the requirements of the position.
Proven ability to solicit and close major gifts and/or ask for and secure commitments.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to a broad range of constituencies.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to utilize technological resources to maximum advantage.

Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected]. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

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director of development jobs in harrisonburg, va

Development Officer (JMU Only)

Development Manager

Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Director of Career Services

Executive Director

Executive Director

Director of Financial Aid Services

Associate Director of Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships

Assistant Director - Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (GCFE)

Senior Assistant Director - Centennial Scholars

Assistant Director, Learning Initiatives

Senior Assistant Director - Centennial Scholars

Operations & Systems Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Community Liaison

Family Services Supervisor-Prevention

Social Service Director

Creative Marketing Contractor (Six Months)

Development & Donor Engagement Associate

Director in Training Childcare

Transition Assistant - Division (2026-2027 School Year)

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