Pailin Group Executive Search
Pailingroup.com
Director of Philanthropy
Category: Sales/Fundraising
Location: California
Job Description:
Director of Philanthropy
What's your motivation? Impact. Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It's all
part of working for the organization where you can combine professional growth
and personal fulfillment. We have an excellent opportunity for a Director of
Philanthropy serving the Greater Bay Area and Silicon Valley territory, as well
as Northern California, Northern Nevada and Utah. The Director will be based in
the Greater Bay area.
This is a unique opportunity for a Major Gifts professional to join a nationally
recognized organization and an entrepreneurial team that is building a
successful major gifts program with the potential to impact the mission far
beyond the territory served.
The Director of Philanthropy, in collaboration with key volunteers and staff,
will build strong relationships with top individual donors and secure major
gifts necessary to support the association's mission to build.
Responsibilities include:
Managing a portfolio of top potential donors; developing appropriate strategies
to achieve fundraising goals including prospect identification, qualification,
cultivation, solicitation and stewardship; developing strong relationships with
donors, volunteer leadership, Executive Directors and other staff in territory
served.
Experience:
Qualified applicants will need to have:
' Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
' 4+ years of non-profit development experience, including major gift strategy
and solicitation
' Successful track record of managing a portfolio of $100,000+ donors and the
ability to close six-figure individual gifts
' Demonstrated ability to accomplish results through collaboration and strong
relationships with volunteers and staff
' Superior written and verbal communication skills
' Highly effective organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and
interpersonal skills.
' Ability to thrive in a results-driven environment.
' Ability to travel, including occasional overnight
Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive total
rewards package including comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with
generous employer contributions, 12 paid holidays per year, paid time off,
flexible spending accounts and healthy lifestyles stipend.
EOE M/F/V/D
Qualified
candidates please forward by email cover letter outlining compensation,
geographical preferences and availability along with professional resume in
complete confidence to:
Frank Sinclaire, Non Profit Group Manager -
fsinclaire@pailingroup.com
Pailin Group Professional Search Consultants Dallas Corporate Offices