Director, Donor Relations & Partnerships (Remote)

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Half-day Fridays

Health benefits: 85% employer contrib.

Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

NBCF is seeking a Director, Donor Relations to lead the Relationship Management team and drive fundraising strategy for donor growth, retention, and partnerships. You will manage a portfolio of high-value relationships and collaborate with executive leadership to expand multi-year commitments and sponsorship opportunities.

This role requires 7+ years in fundraising, strong leadership, and CRM proficiency, with hybrid/remote flexibility and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive fundraising, relationship management, or related field.
• Proven success cultivating and growing high-value donors and corporate partners.
• Strong understanding of portfolio-based fundraising, donor lifecycle, and revenue forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Relationship Management team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Conduct portfolio reviews to evaluate activity, pipeline health, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee and prioritize work of Donor Relations roles to align with fundraising priorities.
• Foster collaborative, results-oriented team culture focused on relationship development and growth.
• Drive portfolio-based strategy across individual and corporate fundraising to grow revenue and engagement.
• Personally manage a focused portfolio of high-value relationships, including cultivation and renewals.
• Coach team through solicitations and partnerships to strengthen donor relationships.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on high-priority fundraising opportunities and multi-year commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Donor relations

Portfolio management

CRM proficiency

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

NBCF is seeking a Director, Donor Relations to lead the Relationship Management team and drive fundraising strategy for donor growth, retention, and partnerships. You will manage a portfolio of high-value relationships and collaborate with executive leadership to expand multi-year commitments and sponsorship opportunities.

This role requires 7+ years in fundraising, strong leadership, and CRM proficiency, with hybrid/remote flexibility and travel up to 25%.