Director, Institutional Giving & Strategy

Inglis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inglis is seeking a Director of Institutional Giving to lead the organization’s fundraising strategy and secure major philanthropic support in Philadelphia. The role focuses on building a diversified funding pipeline across foundations, corporations, and government partners, while aligning proposals with strategic priorities and campaigns.

The Director will supervise the Grants Manager, collaborate with senior leadership, and ensure compliant stewardship of awards, with a focus on long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in institutional fundraising, foundation relations, or philanthropy, with a demonstrated record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Proven ability to develop and execute institutional fundraising strategies that drive sustained revenue growth.
• Experience securing institutional support for capital projects, comprehensive campaigns, or other major strategic initiatives preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, cultivation, and stewardship skills with institutional funders.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional proposal development processes.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership, boards of directors, and volunteer leaders.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience with donor databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT, and grant management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Inglis' institutional giving strategy and grow philanthropic investment.
• Direct all institutional fundraising activities across the organization.
• Develop competitive funding proposals, meaningful outcomes, evaluation frameworks, and impact reports.
• Monitor grant budgets and ensure donor obligations are met.
• Supervise the Grants Manager and foster a high-performing team.
• Coordinate stewardship activities with leadership and Board.

Skills

Relationship-building

Proposal development

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Grant management systems

Job description

Inglis is seeking a Director of Institutional Giving to lead the organization’s fundraising strategy and secure major philanthropic support in Philadelphia. The role focuses on building a diversified funding pipeline across foundations, corporations, and government partners, while aligning proposals with strategic priorities and campaigns.

The Director will supervise the Grants Manager, collaborate with senior leadership, and ensure compliant stewardship of awards, with a focus on long-term