Director of Philanthropy

Director of Philanthropy 

Washington, DC

 
 
Position Overview 
Be a part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to sponsoring the creation and expansion of protected and conserved areas. As the Director of Philanthropy you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of major donors with 5 to 8-figure gifts with a team collectively raising $40 million a year.

 
 
Responsibilities 

• Manage and build a portfolio of major donors 
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for donors in the portfolio 
• Liaise with teams including marketing and conservation, business units, and board of directors with the goal of raising major gifts 
• Organize and staff major donor events 
• Staff and lead the Philanthropy Committee of the Board 
• Advise leadership and Board on major giving trends 
• Pursue all the above objectives in alignment with our core values 

Qualifications 

• Strong experience managing a portfolio of major donors
• Proven success bringing in 5-8 figure gifts 
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships 
• Prioritize meeting portfolio goals and understand and adhere to data privacy expectations and regulations 
• Ability to successfully develop and execute fundraising strategies and conduct relationship mapping
• Stay up to date on cutting-edge fundraising best practices 
• Ability to coordinate and plan all aspects of small major donor events 
• Inspire and compel high-net-worth individuals to give at events 
• Strong communication and presentation skills 
• Strong technical proficiency with CRMs and other donor research tools 
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission and core values 

Compensation 

• Salary: $110,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance 
• Paid parental leave 
• Retirement support 
• Generous vacation and sick plans 

  
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