Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a high-priority search for a Director of Philanthropy on behalf of our client, an amazing organization that provides professional opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This is an exciting direct-hire, on-site position based in Dallas, TX.

Position Overview:

The Director of Philanthropy plays a critical role in leading strategies to cultivate and secure support from individual and institutional donors. This role is essential for driving philanthropic contributions and fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders. The Director will oversee daily fundraising tasks and personalized outreach efforts to expand the donor base and ensure sustainable funding, with a focus on impact and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of fundraising strategies to cultivate and secure support from individual and institutional donors.
• Execute daily fundraising activities, including campaigns, grant writing, event planning, and digital fundraising efforts.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with donors and key stakeholders through personalized outreach and targeted engagement strategies.
• Enhance organization visibility through community engagement and representation at events.
• Implement a comprehensive donor stewardship program to recognize contributions and foster appreciation.
• Collaborate with foundation teams to track fundraising progress and manage budgets.
• Work closely with other departments to integrate fundraising initiatives with organizational goals.
• Ensure fundraising activities adhere to legal standards, ethical practices, and organizational policies.
• Seek and develop partnerships with businesses, foundations, and community organizations to expand funding opportunities.
• Participate in regular assessments to improve fundraising strategies and activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and proven fundraising/development experience, with managerial oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with donor database management systems.
• Strong organizational, managerial, and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering rapport with donors, volunteers, and the public, demonstrating diplomacy and discretion.

Compensation:

This opportunity offers an annual salary between $120,000 - $130,000. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, generous PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan with employer contributions, and more!

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, please apply today!

About our Firm:

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms in America and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times for over ten years running! More information about us can be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com.

Scion Nonprofit, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.

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