JOBS

The Philanthropy Director leads all fundraising initiatives and donor engagement efforts, developing and implementing strategies to secure financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. This role is dedicated to building and maintaining long-term donor relationships while spearheading impactful fundraising campaigns. This position also collaborates closely with the CEO, Community Relations Director, and Program Director, and oversees a team that includes the Media and Event Manager and a Grant Writer. The Philanthropy Director reports directly to the CEO.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Fundraising and Development

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet the financial goals of the 100 Club of Arizona
• Identify, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective donors through strategic engagement, stewardship, and recognition
• Represent the organization at meetings and networking events to explore new fundraising opportunities
• Draft, review, and refine fundraising materials, including proposals, applications, pitches, reports, and related communications
• Establish measurable key performance indicators to achieve goals and objectives on an annual basis
• Remain informed on emerging fundraising trends and opportunities to enhance the organization’s success

Relations and Advocacy

• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, board members, corporations, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with the CEO and Program Director to understand their needs and develop effective fundraising strategies
• Represent the organization at events and in the community

Operational Management

• Design a team structure aligned with goals, objectives, and priorities
• Manage all aspects of recruiting, hiring, developing, mentoring, and promoting, creating a positive and productive work environment
• Direct, manage, and mentor the Media and Events Manager, and the Grant Writer to establish consistent approaches and methods for delivering impact results based on the established key performance indicators
• Create job descriptions, facilitate onboarding training, create and update policies

Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts
• Monitor expenditures and track performance against budget quarterly and ad hoc
• Work closely with the CEO to ensure alignment with strategy and goals

Organizational Leadership

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships across the organization and externally with donors, board members, individuals, corporations, and other stakeholders
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, closely collaborating with the CEO, Program Director and others to ensure strategic goals are aligned
• Attend quarterly board meetings to deliver key performance results and other activities, including positive takeaways and areas for opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of non-profit experience in developing fundraising strategies, grant writing, donor management, and at least three years developing and leading teams
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Experience and success in motivating, recruiting, developing, retaining, and mentoring high performance, mission-driven, and results-oriented teams
• A bachelor’s or equivalent experience

Please apply for this position through Indeed: Apply for Philanthropy Director.

Please include a Cover Letter with your application and email one to [email protected].