Director of Philanthropy

Mt. Cuba Center; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

401(k) with 8% employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware seeks a Director of Philanthropy to build a comprehensive fundraising program from the ground up and grow annual philanthropic revenue to $3M within five years.

The role leads multi-year strategies, donor development, memberships, and acts as Board liaison on fundraising matters. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of leadership fundraising experience with a track record securing 5- and 6-figure gifts, preferably in mission-driven nonprofits, and CRM proficiency.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years progressive fundraising leadership experience.
• Proven track record securing 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Experience in mission-driven nonprofits preferred (museums, gardens, enviro-focused).
• Strong communication skills; CRM proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year fundraising strategies to grow revenue.
• Manage all donor development activities (major gifts, annual giving, grants, sponsorships).
• Oversee membership programs and donor stewardship.
• Serve as primary Board liaison on fundraising matters.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Annual giving

Grants

Corporate sponsorships

CRM proficiency

Board liaison

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Mt. Cuba Center is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to build and lead a comprehensive fundraising program from the ground up, with the goal of growing annual philanthropic revenue to $3M within five years.

This strategic leadership role involves developing multi-year fundraising strategies, managing all aspects of donor development (major gifts, annual giving, grants, and corporate sponsorships), overseeing membership programs, and serving as the primary Board liaison on fundraising matters.

The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience with a proven track record securing 5- and 6-figure gifts, preferably in museums, public gardens, or similar mission-driven nonprofits, along with strong communication skills, CRM proficiency, and passion for environmental conservation.

The position offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with 8% employer match, and generous PTO, with applications being reviewed starting July 21 and a target start date of late September to early October.