Visionary Fundraising Director - National Donor Growth

OATS; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company pension plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

AARP's Wish of a Lifetime program seeks a Fundraising and Development Director to lead the fundraising strategy, expand philanthropic revenue, and strengthen donor relationships nationwide. Reporting to the Vice President & Executive Director, the Director will build a scalable program across individual giving, major gifts, foundations, and digital fundraising.

With a focus on storytelling that honors older adults, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8+ years in nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience building multi-channel fundraising strategies driving revenue growth.
• Ability to set budgets, forecasts, ROI, and use data to guide strategy.
• Exceptional communication, engaging executive audiences and donors with ethical storytelling.
• Proven track record cultivating and retaining high-value donors.
• Experience with donor management CRM platforms (Salesforce, Blackbaud eTapestry, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes Wish of a Lifetime fundraising strategy.
• Oversees donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with programs, marketing, and leadership.
• Builds a strong pipeline and compelling cases for support.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and board policies.
• Mentors the team and drives fundraising goals.

Skills

Communication

Donor relationships

Strategic fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Blackbaud eTapestry

Job description

AARP's Wish of a Lifetime program seeks a Fundraising and Development Director to lead the fundraising strategy, expand philanthropic revenue, and strengthen donor relationships nationwide. Reporting to the Vice President & Executive Director, the Director will build a scalable program across individual giving, major gifts, foundations, and digital fundraising.

With a focus on storytelling that honors older adults, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages budgets and