Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts Strategy

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision care

Direct contribution 403(b) retirement

Flexible spending account

Job summary

PAI is seeking a Senior Director of Development based in Washington, D.C. to lead the organization's fundraising strategy, with a strong emphasis on individual and major gifts, and institutional philanthropy.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the role includes managing a three-person Development team, cultivating a portfolio of major donors, and driving six- and seven-figure gifts while building scalable fundraising systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including managing fundraising programs and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of fundraising strategy with a focus on individual and major giving.
• Grow donor base and strengthen institutional philanthropy.
• Lead a team of three Development staff; provide coaching and direction.
• Personally manage a portfolio of major donors; solicit and steward six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Collaborate with external fundraising leadership and consultants to translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Establish accountability and ensure progress toward philanthropic goals.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Fundraising strategy

Team leadership

Donor portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

PAI is seeking a Senior Director of Development based in Washington, D.C. to lead the organization's fundraising strategy, with a strong emphasis on individual and major gifts, and institutional philanthropy.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the role includes managing a three-person Development team, cultivating a portfolio of major donors, and driving six- and seven-figure gifts while building scalable fundraising systems.