Director, Individual Giving — Remote & Donor Impact

Vitamin Angels; Goleta (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitamin Angels is seeking a Director of Individual Giving to build and lead our first-ever donor program. This hands-on role focuses on designing systems, donor engagement strategies, and a growing portfolio of individual supporters.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will establish a sustainable pipeline, craft compelling fundraising materials, and collaborate with leadership and board members to advance philanthropic impact, with a target to raise significant donor support in year

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assess existing donor relationships, giving history, and organizational practices to identify opportunities for individual giving.
• Develop and implement an initial individual giving plan, including priorities, fundraising goals, donor engagement strategies, and a calendar of activities.
• Establish practical processes for prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Build a pipeline of prospective donors, partnering with leadership, board members, and colleagues to identify and develop relationships.
• Create portfolio management practices and use Salesforce to track engagement, next steps, and fundraising progress.
• Develop core fundraising materials, including a case for support and donor impact communications, in partnership with colleagues.
• Establish clear roles for leadership and board members in individual giving and support their participation in donor engagement.
• Manage a growing portfolio of individual donors and prospects with an emphasis on those with the capacity to give $5,000 or more.
• Develop and carry out personalized donor strategies, moving relationships toward meaningful engagement and financial support.
• As needed, draft and edit requests for funding for individual donors and family foundations such as letters of inquiry, concept papers, proposals, and grant applications.
• Understand when to personally solicit gifts and when to deploy the CDO and CEO in managing high net worth prospects and donors.
• Meet agreed-upon fundraising and engagement goals that reflect the program's stage of development.
• Coordinate donor meetings, program visits, briefings, and other opportunities to connect individuals with the organization's work.
• Provide timely acknowledgment, thoughtful stewardship, and clear reporting on the impact of gifts.
• Maintain accurate donor records and revenue forecasts, using results and donor feedback to refine the program.
• Uphold ethical fundraising practices and donor confidentiality.

Job description

Vitamin Angels is seeking a Director of Individual Giving to build and lead our first-ever donor program. This hands-on role focuses on designing systems, donor engagement strategies, and a growing portfolio of individual supporters.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will establish a sustainable pipeline, craft compelling fundraising materials, and collaborate with leadership and board members to advance philanthropic impact, with a target to raise significant donor support in year