Donor Engagement & Stewardship Director

amazing kids; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Children\'s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship to lead a high-impact development program. You will manage major donor relationships, design stewardship strategies, and oversee events that deepen support for our mission to improve children\'s lives.

You\'ll collaborate with senior leadership, guide a team or vendors, and use data and CRM insights to grow giving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and securing philanthropic gifts.
• Strong event planning and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and storytelling abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative leadership style.
• Clearances required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors with goals for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Develop individualized engagement strategies to deepen donor commitment and increase giving.
• Conduct regular donor meetings, site visits, and personalized outreach to maintain relationships.
• Collaborate with Senior Director of Development and senior leadership on strategy for high-capacity prospects.
• Direct stewardship and engagement strategies, events, recognition societies and plans to retain and upgrade donors.
• Oversee creation of impact reports, personalized updates, and recognition materials.
• Lead donor-focused events, including galas, cultivation gatherings, and stewardship receptions.

Skills

Donor relations

Event planning

Project management

Relationship building

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Children\'s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship to lead a high-impact development program. You will manage major donor relationships, design stewardship strategies, and oversee events that deepen support for our mission to improve children\'s lives.

You\'ll collaborate with senior leadership, guide a team or vendors, and use data and CRM insights to grow giving.