Strategic Philanthropy Director

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Executive 401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Group accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Crisis Assistance Ministry seeks a strategic, data-informed Senior Director of Philanthropy to lead fundraising strategy, donor relationships, and systems that drive philanthropic revenue. The role requires building a disciplined pipeline from first engagement to lifetime giving, while aligning with mission and values.

The Senior Director will oversee a multi-functional team, connect donor data to action, and guide investments in tools, staff, and partnerships to accelerate growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fundraising revenue growth within nonprofits.
• Strong grasp of the donor lifecycle: annual, major gifts, and stewardship.
• Experience using donor data, segmentation, dashboards, and reporting to set priorities.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy across major gifts, annual giving, and institutional channels.
• Manage a portfolio of high-level donors, guiding cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Lead data-driven fundraising through Salesforce, wealth screening, and analytics across the donor lifecycle.
• Oversee volunteer engagement and faith partnerships to expand giving and advocacy.
• Direct a multi-functional team with clear goals, coaching, and accountability.
• Manage the fundraising budget and vendor relationships to optimize results.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relationships

Salesforce data

People leadership

Budget management

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Crisis Assistance Ministry seeks a strategic, data-informed Senior Director of Philanthropy to lead fundraising strategy, donor relationships, and systems that drive philanthropic revenue. The role requires building a disciplined pipeline from first engagement to lifetime giving, while aligning with mission and values.

The Senior Director will oversee a multi-functional team, connect donor data to action, and guide investments in tools, staff, and partnerships to accelerate growth.