Director of Advancement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of fundraising to ensure the long-term financial health of IONS.

• Create and execute a comprehensive, multi-year major-gifts program.

• Establish protocols for annual donations, donor stewardship, planned giving, and data management.

• Collaboratively develop, manage, and provide reports on departmental budgets, revenue forecasts, operational costs, and staffing expenses.

• Assist Executive Leadership and the Board with fundraising initiatives.

• Lead, mentor, and enhance the skills of the advancement department team.

• Design and execute major-donor cultivation events and online initiatives.

• Manage donor communications, including proposals for major gifts, acknowledgments, and stewardship reports.

• Cultivate relationships with IONS scientists, Executive Leadership, donors, and philanthropic collaborators.

• Organize high-level meetings, communications, and travel opportunities that connect donors with leadership and scientists.

• Handle a portfolio of major donors and prospects in the $25K–$1M+ range.

• Create tracking systems and analyze giving cohorts, Constituent Acquisition Cost, and Lifetime Value.

• Supervise the growth of the Planned Giving Program and oversee grant administration, research, and applications.

• Ensure secure and precise records of constituents, pipelines, and historical giving within Salesforce.

• Harmonize fundraising efforts with programming, education, marketing and communications, and operational activities across departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3 to 7+ years of relevant experience in a director-level role.

• 10 to 15+ years of cumulative progressive experience in the relevant industry.

• Solid foundation in relationship-based fundraising strategies.

• Experience in developing annual plans, managing budgets, financial modeling, and data tracking.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor development staff and assist board members.

• High emotional intelligence, integrity, and complete discretion when handling sensitive donor and constituent information.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• A genuine curiosity and passion for noetic sciences, with a commitment to advancing the intersection of scientific research and inner knowing.

• A collaborative team-oriented mindset and a servant-leadership approach.

• Commitment to professionalism, accessibility, honesty, and transparency.

• Adaptability in a dynamic environment where noetic and holistic practices are standard.

• CFRE certification is strongly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.