Strategic Fundraising Director

American Indian Higher Education Consortium AIHEC; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

AIHEC in the Washington, DC area seeks a Director of Development to lead AIHEC’s comprehensive fundraising program and advance the 2025-2030 strategic plan. You will build a diverse donor pipeline, collaborate with senior leaders, and align philanthropy with AIHEC’s mission to strengthen Tribal Colleges and Universities.

This role requires eight or more years of nonprofit fundraising experience, exceptional writing and relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate complex

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of nonprofit development or related field.
• Proven success developing fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Experience securing support from foundations, major donors, corporations.
• Experience cultivating senior-level funders.
• Strong proposal development and persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to work with a CEO and senior leadership.
• Understanding of postsecondary education and translating it into funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with AIHEC’s plan.
• Establish annual fundraising goals and performance measures.
• Budget collaboration with CFO for philanthropic revenue projections.
• Cultivate and steward foundations, major donors, corporations.
• Design donor engagement opportunities including briefings, site visits, and convenings.
• Coordinate proposals, timelines, and internal processes for grants and gifts.
• Oversee development systems and dashboards to track pipeline and revenue.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Proposal development

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

AIHEC in the Washington, DC area seeks a Director of Development to lead AIHEC’s comprehensive fundraising program and advance the 2025-2030 strategic plan. You will build a diverse donor pipeline, collaborate with senior leaders, and align philanthropy with AIHEC’s mission to strengthen Tribal Colleges and Universities.

This role requires eight or more years of nonprofit fundraising experience, exceptional writing and relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate complex