Job Location : New York,NY, USA
About UsOrr Group is a strategic partner to nonprofit organizations, helping them solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. Through our embedded partnership model, we go beyond traditional consulting - providing hands-on leadership, expertise, and execution to drive transformative fundraising and organizational growth. For over 30 years, we have collaborated with mission-driven organizations to design and implement innovative fundraising strategies, grow revenue, and build capacity to ensure long-term success. Our work spans campaign management, major gifts strategy, board development, planned giving, talent management, and beyond. We remain nimble, forward-thinking, and results-driven, helping our clients navigate an ever-evolving philanthropic landscape.
Position SummaryOrr Group is seeking a Director to lead client engagements and deliver exceptional service across a range of strategic fundraising, management, and operational projects. Directors serve as project leaders and trusted advisors to nonprofit clients, managing work streams, driving execution, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes that advance client goals. Directors also support internal firm priorities, provide thought leadership, and coach and mentor junior staff.
This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, relationship management, project leadership, and executional excellence. Directors collaborate with nonprofit executives, boards, and development teams, and work cross-functionally with colleagues across Orr Group. While areas of focus vary by engagement, Directors are often embedded with clients and serve as outsourced development leaders, campaign directors, or advisors to executive leadership. Directors may manage a combination of regional, national, and international clients. Depending on client needs, this position may require up to 50% of the time spent on a client site.
ResponsibilitiesEach project at Orr Group is specially tailored and designed for the needs of that particular client. Generally, Directors oversee project management, guide day-to-day account operations, drive teamwork strategies, and serve as the principal liaison with the client. They actively lead the work of the project as well as the data collection and analysis, report writing, and client presentations.
Client Relationship Management
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Project Team Management
Internal Organization Contributions
Qualifications
You Will Be Successful If…
You are Deeply Curious: You seek new knowledge and explore the broader landscape to deepen your understanding. Whether learning about emerging trends in the philanthropic sector or uncovering the unique dynamics within each client organization, you are always looking to expand your expertise. Your curiosity allows you to ask thoughtful questions, connect dots others might miss, and drive innovation in approaching client challenges and opportunities.
You Excel at Relationships and Delivering Service: You cultivate strong relationships through clear, authentic communication, effectively engaging and managing diverse stakeholders. You approach each interaction with empathy, listening actively and responding thoughtfully to client needs. You are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, ensuring clients feel heard, understood, and well-served while focusing on delivering results.
You See the Big Picture and Generate Solutions: With a strategic mindset, you see how each piece of the puzzle connects and can anticipate multiple steps ahead. Your knowledge of fundraising best practices allows you to create innovative, actionable strategies that align with client goals and drive success. You make sound decisions based on data and experience, carefully weighing options even in complex situations, and confidently driving projects forward.
You Thrive in Fast-Paced Environments and Stay Cool Under Pressure: You are energized by a fast-paced work environment and can seamlessly manage multiple client engagements and diverse stakeholders. You remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations, effectively managing tasks, deadlines, and expectations. You are adept at navigating ambiguity, using your judgment to adapt strategies and solutions when faced with uncertain or unclear situations.
Ideal Attributes: You are a proactive self-starter committed to high-quality work and results. You take ownership of strategy and execution, whether working independently or collaborating as a team. With humor, attention to detail, and discretion, you approach your work with a growth mindset, seeking feedback and offering constructive, positive insights to others.
Additional Information
Location
Orr Group offices are located in Washington, DC, and New York City, and candidates must be based in either metropolitan area. Our hybrid policy requires staff to spend at least 60% of their working time in an Orr Group office or at client sites.
Travel Requirements
Directors may manage a combination of regional and national clients. Depending on client needs, this role may sometimes require up to 40% of business travel.
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $130,000, with annual bonus potential of up to $25,000.
Benefits
The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.
Orr Group Careers
At Orr Group, we recognize that diversity strengthens our impact. We actively seek team members from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to better serve our clients and the communities they support. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive, contribute, and grow.
Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain exceptional people and create a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. We are deeply committed to providing advancement opportunities, mentorship, and the resources you need to explore your talents and aspirations. At Orr Group, we believe in investing in our employees' growth – whether through ongoing professional development, exposure to a wide range of high-impact projects, or the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across all levels.
Working at Orr Group means being part of a passionate, supportive, and team-oriented environment. You'll work alongside bright, humble, and friendly colleagues who are as dedicated to achieving exceptional results as they are to fostering a positive, collaborative atmosphere. While our work can be challenging and high-pressure, it is also incredibly rewarding. We are driven by a shared mission to solve some of the world's greatest challenges, and you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as part of a diverse and dynamic team.
Orr Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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