Director of Development, Foundation & Major Gifts

ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers); New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

ASME Foundation seeks a Director of Development to advance fundraising strategy and open doors of opportunity for the next generation of engineers. You will manage the annual giving program, support major gifts, and drive corporate, foundation, and planned giving initiatives from a remote-capable position.

You will oversee a portfolio of major donors, collaborate with senior leadership, and ensure sound stewardship, reporting, and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• CFRE credential preferred.
• 7–10+ years fundraising experience with a track record of meeting targets.
• Experience securing annual, major, corporate, foundation, and planned gifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Foundation's annual giving program and multi-year fundraising strategy.
• Grow annual giving through acquisition, retention, upgrade, recognition, and stewardship.
• Oversee donor relations, prospect research, and pipeline management in Salesforce.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors and cultivate corporate/foundation funders.
• Provide leadership to coordinators and collaborate across ASME and partners.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Leadership

Communication

Strategic partnerships

Salesforce analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Nonprofit/Communications)

CFRE preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Donor databases

Wealth screening tools

Job description

ASME Foundation seeks a Director of Development to advance fundraising strategy and open doors of opportunity for the next generation of engineers. You will manage the annual giving program, support major gifts, and drive corporate, foundation, and planned giving initiatives from a remote-capable position.

You will oversee a portfolio of major donors, collaborate with senior leadership, and ensure sound stewardship, reporting, and compliance across the organization.