Senior Director, Development – Philanthropy

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

📋 Description

• Lead the philanthropic revenue strategy and growth for Propel America.

• Oversee the philanthropic strategy, pipeline, and portfolio encompassing institutional foundations, corporations, family philanthropy, and major individual donors.

• Personally cultivate, solicit, secure, and nurture high-value relationships.

• Collaborate closely with the CEO on priority funders and prospects.

• Obtain significant six- and seven-figure gifts along with multi-year commitments.

• Develop and implement annual and multi-year fundraising strategies.

• Create and sustain a diversified pipeline of high-potential prospects.

• Track fundraising performance and modify strategy as necessary.

• Translate organizational priorities, workforce solutions, employer partnerships, and Fellow outcomes into compelling investment opportunities.

• Represent Propel externally to funders, philanthropic leaders, and strategic audiences.

• Recruit, manage, and mentor the Development Coordinator.

• Maintain Salesforce data, pipeline forecasting, portfolio management, and revenue reporting.

• Utilize technology and AI for prospect research and enhancing fundraising productivity.

• Collaborate with the CEO and COO on fundraising forecasts, grant budgets, and organizational financial requirements.

• Work alongside Workforce Partnerships, Solutions Design, Finance, regional staff, and other teams.

• Establish regional fundraising targets and evaluate grant applications.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, philanthropy, fundraising, external affairs, or a related field.

• Proven history of personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing six- and seven-figure gifts from institutional funders, corporations, family philanthropy, and/or individual major donors.

• Experience managing a substantial fundraising portfolio, pipeline, and revenue targets.

• Background in developing and executing strategies for both institutional and individual philanthropy.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to establish trusted relationships with senior philanthropic decision-makers.

• Experience working closely with a CEO, founder, or senior executive on major-donor and fundraising strategies.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex organizational strategies and outcomes into compelling investment opportunities.

• Strong skills in pipeline management, prospect qualification, forecasting, and CRM discipline, preferably using Salesforce or a similar platform.

• Experience in managing and developing staff while establishing effective systems and operational practices.

• Proficient in using technology and AI to enhance prospect research, relationship management, and development workflows.

• Strong strategic judgment, initiative, and the ability to operate effectively in a growing and evolving organization.

• Deep commitment to Propel America’s mission and the young adults and communities it serves.

• Experience in healthcare, workforce development, or related sectors is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Application requires a resume and a concise cover letter.

🏝️ Benefits

• 90% employer-covered health, dental, and vision premiums.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid holiday breaks.

• Fully remote and flexible work schedule.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching options.

• Professional development stipend.