Senior Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship

The-Children; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Life and Disability Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

The Children0s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a strategic and engaging Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship to lead major gift cultivation, stewardship programs, and signature events. This onsite role supports a portfolio of donors and partners across the organization.

You will manage donor relations, design personalized engagement plans, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive fundraising growth while ensuring donors feel valued and connected to our mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business.
• 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, and 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 that 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 the creation of impact reports, personalized updates, and recognition materials.
• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of donor-focused events, including galas and receptions.

Skills

Donor relations

Event planning

Communication

Storytelling

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Children0s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a strategic and engaging Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship to lead major gift cultivation, stewardship programs, and signature events. This onsite role supports a portfolio of donors and partners across the organization.

You will manage donor relations, design personalized engagement plans, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive fundraising growth while ensuring donors feel valued and connected to our mission.