Director, Principal Gifts

Plan International USA; Washington, Providence (District of Columbia, RI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan International USA is seeking a Director of Principal Gifts to lead and shape the principal gifts program in Washington, DC. This role will build and lead a team, drive revenue growth, and advance Plan’s priorities for children’s and girls’ rights globally.

The Director will manage frontline fundraisers, hire and retain top staff, and personally cultivate major donors to secure six- and seven-figure gifts in a relationship-driven model.

Qualifications

• Experience leading frontline fundraising teams.
• Ability to inspire and develop staff.
• Strong donor relationship management and cultivation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the principal gifts program and set its strategic direction.
• Personally raise six- and seven-figure gifts and manage a donor portfolio over $1M.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align with Plan’s priorities and campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Relationship management

Donor stewardship

Job description

The Director of Principal Gifts, a key leader for Plan International USA, will build and set the direction for the principal gifts team and be responsible for generating new revenue for Plan USA. The position reports to the Chief Development Officer, serves as a member of the Philanthropy, Partnerships, Marketing, and Communications (PPMC) leadership team, and serves as a senior fundraiser and relationship manager for the organization.

The Director of Principal Gifts will grow and mobilize a team to provide philanthropic support for the Plan’s top priorities and campaign initiatives through a relationship-driven model of sustained fundraising. The position requires management experience of frontline development officers and the ability to hire and retain excellent staff, facilitate a healthy team-environment, supervise and inspire employees toward excellence, and lead by example.

As a front-line fundraiser, the Director of Principal Gifts plays a leadership role in shaping Plan’s engagement of donors and prospects with the capacity for six and seven figure gifts. This individual will be expected to personally raise principal gifts in support of the organization’s fundraising priorities and will carry a portfolio of donors with a total capacity of over $1M.

The Director will also provide vision and leadership of a comprehensive and well-integrated principal gifts fundraising program as part of Plan’s overall fundraising efforts. This position requires sound judgment and the ability to independently plan and accomplish goals. The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader and an effective advocate for the cause of children’s rights and girls’ rights around the world.