Senior Director, Philanthropy

Network Support Center
Johnston, IA 50131, USA

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Philanthropy develops philanthropic relationships and fundraising opportunities that support organizational priorities. This position manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, develops fundraising strategies and proposals, collaborates with organizational leaders on philanthropic initiatives, and represents the Foundation with donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Major Gifts & Donor Relations

• Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospective donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward charitable giving opportunities.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward charitable giving opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, gift agreements, and donor communications.
• Partner with Foundation leadership on principal gift and campaign activities.

Philanthropic Strategy & Organizational Partnership

• Identify philanthropic opportunities that support organizational priorities.
• Partner with operational and executive leaders to develop philanthropic funding opportunities.
• Develop cases for support and funding proposals for programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration among donors, Foundation staff, and organizational leaders regarding philanthropic initiatives.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop relationships with donors, professional advisors, community stakeholders, and philanthropic partners.
• Represent the Foundation at community, donor, and organizational events.
• Engage volunteers and community partners in philanthropic activities.
• Participate in Foundation planning, budgeting, and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide recommendations regarding fundraising opportunities, donor engagement strategies, and philanthropic trends.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership on development programs, campaigns, and strategic initiatives.

Donor Information & Reporting

• Maintain donor and prospect information within fundraising systems.
• Utilize donor and fundraising data to support planning, reporting, and donor engagement activities.
• Partner with the Director of Donor Data & Compliance regarding prospect development and donor information management.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Management of a major donor and prospect portfolio.
• Identification and development of philanthropic funding opportunities.
• Donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Development of fundraising proposals, gift agreements, and related donor communications.
• Collaboration with organizational leaders regarding philanthropic initiatives and funding priorities.
• Community and stakeholder engagement on behalf of the Foundation.
• Participation in fundraising campaigns, development initiatives, and Foundation planning activities.
• Maintenance and utilization of donor and prospect information.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to seven years of experience in fundraising, business development, relationship management, philanthropic advising, or a related field.
• Experience managing major gift donors, donor portfolios, or comparable client and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of major gift fundraising, donor stewardship, campaign fundraising, and philanthropic practices.
• Knowledge of donor databases and fundraising software applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with donors, advisors, community leaders, and organizational stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in individual, group, and written settings.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and coordinate activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information and develop recommendations regarding fundraising…