Hybrid Director of Philanthropy

at Charity Navigator

• Job title: Director of Philanthropy
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Director of Philanthropy managing major gifts for ALSAC's mission to save children's lives. Leading a team to implement strategies and build donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure ALSAC meets its critical goals and supports overall business objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of professionals, providing guidance on goals, professional development, performance expectations, and metrics of success.
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of major gift donors through identification, discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness while operating within budgetary parameters. Proactively address issues and develop problem-solving skills among team members.
• Maintain awareness of fundraising programs and hospital initiatives, actively seek ways to enhance individual giving revenue, and stay current with industry trends.
• Review and evaluate monthly progress of revenue, identifying areas that require attention, and provide this information to staff. Complete and review reports, travel expenses, donor visit reports, and proposals.
• Foster positive relationships with third-party organizations and volunteers in the assigned area, representing ALSAC-St. Jude's in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge and successful track record soliciting and stewarding 6 & 7 figure gifts within major gifts and bequest/planned giving.
• Extensive knowledge of planned giving, blended gifts, major gifts, and/or sales.
• Thorough knowledge of bequest/planned-giving within the non-profit sector.
• At least 3 years of direct management experience.
• Strong grasp of general management methods.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for internal and external relations.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.
• Familiarity with data processing applications.
• Bachelor's Degree plus more than 8 years of experience.
• In lieu of education requirements, may substitute 8+ years of related work experience.

Benefits

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)​
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more