Director, Foundation Giving at BridgePoint Associates
Houston, TX 77246
About the Job
Director, Foundation Giving
Highly Regarded National Nonprofit
Fully Remote Anywhere in the Contiguous US
Salary: $120,000 to $175,000 per year, based on many factors including experience and geographic location + bonus based on organization and individual performance
Terrific Director, Foundation Giving position with a highly regarded national nonprofit organization. The Director, Foundation Giving will be responsible for the full lifecycle of fundraising from private, non-corporate foundations, and donor-advised funds. The role will focus heavily on establishing new partnerships and cultivating strong relationships with donors nationally. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of securing 6+ figure gifts. This position will have the potential to develop a team over time to support these fundraising efforts. Qualified candidates will have 8-10+ years of relevant experience including 5+ years in a supervisory role.
Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree is a plus. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus based on organization and individual performance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop fundraising strategies to engage with private foundations and donor-advised funds
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with existing donors and prospects
- Craft proposals for prospective donors that effectively convey the "story" of the organization
- Provide reporting to donors as required by each award
- Support the development of short- and long-term strategic plans
- Oversee and manage communication strategies and recognition programs for donors
- Collaborate with MarComm and other teams to develop effective fundraising collateral and other materials
- Develop, manage and mentor a team as warranted to further fundraising initiatives
- Travel as required to meet with donors and prospects
Qualifications:
- 8-10+ years of relevant fundraising experience, including 5+ years of supervisory experience
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree a plus
- Demonstrated track record of securing 6-figure gifts and 7-figures+ annually
- Experience securing funds from private foundations and donor-advised funds
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative organization
- Willingness to travel
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset
- Raiser's Edge or similar experience
Equal opportunity employer.