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Director of Individual Giving

Scion Staffing

Job Location : Washington,DC, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-09T01:11:16Z

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Scion Staffinghas been engaged to conduct an immediate search for aDirector of Individual Givingon behalf of our client, an impactful nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equity by providing access to arts, education, health, and economic opportunities inWashington D.C..Job Summary:This full-time role is responsible for cultivating and securing individual and major gifts to support the organizations mission and strategic goals. The Director will lead donor engagement strategies, manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, and oversee key fundraising events and campaigns. This position reports to the Executive Vice President and is based in a collaborative, mission-driven office environment.Position Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a dynamic portfolio of 100-150 high-net-worth individuals and secure major and annual gifts.
  • Increase individual giving by cultivating individual donors.
  • Develop a strategy for all major gift prospects, ensuring they are regularly evaluated to determine their stage in the donor lifecycle, from qualification through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Manage fundraising for events. Determine point of contact for each prospect and bring in executive leadership and/or Development staff for solicitation where appropriate.
  • Secure individual major gifts at the six and seven-figure level to raise a minimum of $1,000,000 annually.
  • Manage Development Coordinator.
  • Draft major gift proposals.
  • Conduct donor research to qualify prospects for the portfolio.
  • Track moves management through the donor database, including entering contact reports and new donor records.
  • Work with the development department to align efforts and individual as well as departmental goals.
  • Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.
  • Track and report progress quarterly using specific metrics for major gifts and individual giving.
  • Collaborate regularly with the development team to strategize about the status of stewardship, prospecting, proposals, and appeals; evaluate areas needing focus and growth.
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of direct fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector with corporate, foundation, and government supporters preferred.
  • Demonstrable record of cultivating and securing five- and six-figure gifts.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Proficiency with donor databases and standard office software; ability to learn new technology platforms as needed.
  • Creative, strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity and a willingness to try new approaches.
Compensation and Benefits:Competitive salary of $140,000 - $145,000 DOE annually plus benefits including PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, and ability to participate in the 401(K) Plan!Applications and Nominations:For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume formatted in Microsoft Word viaPlease address applications to:Joanne MacGregor,Senior Executive Search PrincipalScion Executive Search(888) ###-#### x134Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.About Our Firm:Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of talented candidates with exciting opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire technical recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and a top recruitment firm by The Business Times! More information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com.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 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 clients, and the candidates we represent.

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  • Seniority levelDirector
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  • Employment typeTemporary
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  • IndustriesNon-profit Organizations, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Staffing and Recruiting

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