Director of Philanthropy

Job Title: Director of Philanthropy
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40+ hours weekly with required flexibility to
work evening and weekend hours as needed for meetings and projects.
Job Summary: The Director of Philanthropy will carry out the organization’s mission by managing all gift
revenue-generating activities. Responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and evaluating
short- and long-range fund development strategies and donor cultivation activities that will meaningfully
engage and motivate donors to meet annual fund development and capital budgetary goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
● Directly supervises the Sponsor & Membership Director
● Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains development volunteers
● Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
Duties/Responsibilities:
● Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer to create and implement an annual fundraising plan;
and planned giving program to meet budgetary goals.
● Collaborate with the Sponsor & Membership Director and the Chief Executive Officer to create
and implement an annual Membership and Sponsorship plan to meet fundraising goals.
● Identify, cultivate and solicit donors, patrons and volunteers.
● Identify and secure grant funding; write grants and case statements; submit proposals.
● Manage fundraising and special events.
● Serve as board of trustees staff liaison.
● Help develop Capital Campaign strategy and oversee solicitations.
● Serve as point-staff person for capital and fundraising committees
● Create strategies and implement plans to increase the Endowment to meet budgetary goals.
● Develop marketing pieces used for donor cultivation and fundraising with support of the
Marketing team.
● Work with the Friends of THCPA to build membership and increase donor retention.
● Furnish Chief Executive Officer and Board with regular progress reports.
● Collaborate with a network to identify and build relationships with new donors.
● Manage the implementation and operation of development software.
● Oversee and delegate as needed, data entry and gift processing.
● Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent sales and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Proficient skills in Grant Writing, Event Planning and Donor Solicitation.
● Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
● Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite software.
Education and Experience:
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferred. Preferred course of study: non-profit administration,
business administration, communications or a similar field.
● At least two years related experience required.
● CFRE Certification, preferred.