Director of Philanthropy, Southwest

Director of Philanthropy, Southwest

CHILDHELP INC - 2.8

Scottsdale, AZ Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Data integrity assurance Customer records maintenance Event planning project management Volunteer management Tour guiding Mid-level 3 years Conducting guided tours Data integrity and documentation Corporate giving fundraising Key Performance Indicators Major gift prospect cultivation Bachelor's degree Data management Business development within non-profit sector Special events Fundraising event program management Customer relationship management Organizational skills Prospecting Relationship management Fundraising prospect research Donor and alumni database management Full Job Description Join Our Team as a Director of Philanthropy! The Director of Philanthropy, Southwest drives major gift revenue and strengthens chapter-driven engagement across the region. Managing a portfolio of approximately 150 accounts, you will design and execute relationship strategies for donors giving $10,000+ . This position blends front-line major gift fundraising, volunteer chapter collaboration, and meticulous data management into a high-performing, relationship-driven role.

What You'll Do:

Major Donor Management:

Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and corporate donors ($10k+); implement moves management and facilitate face-to-face visits to hit acquisition and retention KPIs.

Prospecting & Events:

Plan at least one annual referral-based event to acquire major donor prospects; create specialized briefing and stewardship materials.

Volunteer & Chapter Support:

Partner with Arizona Chapter event committees on fundraising strategy; coordinate donor invitations with executive leadership; manage post-event stewardship and follow up on lapsed pledges.

Ambassador & Tour Guide:

Lead tours of the Childhelp Children's Center of Arizona for major donors, prospects, and volunteers; support regional national events.

Data Integrity:

Meticulously track and record all donor activities and metrics within the CRM database.

What You'll Bring:

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent blended education and training.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in Major Gifts, annual, or planned fundraising.

Organization Scale:

Experience within a national organization with an annual budget of $5M+ is highly preferred.

Track Record:

Proven success in retaining, lifting, and promoting Major Gift accounts.

Skills:

Exceptional face-to-face relationship-building skills, strong volunteer collaboration, and a deep commitment to data accuracy.