The Children's Institute

Senior Director Of Individual Giving

Full Time • Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

102,467 - 120,550 (Yearly) Added 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Summary

LOCATION

1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Hybrid work arrangement with occasional travel and some evenings/weekends required)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in business administration, organizational leadership, or related field. 5-7 years of fundraising experience, a proven track record of securing six-figure gifts, and 2-3 years in a management role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and lead a comprehensive individual giving program, manage a team, cultivate and solicit individual donors, execute donor acquisition strategies, oversee stewardship and engagement, and create donor communications.

INDUSTRY

Non-Profit / Community Service

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Senior Director of Individual Giving at The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh will advance fundraising efforts, manage donor relationships, and lead a team to achieve individual giving goals.

Careers at Our Amazing Place.

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title: Senior Director of Individual Giving

Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Pay Rate/Salary Range: $102,467 to $120,550

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Full Time.

This position is a Hybrid work arrangement that also requires occasional travel and the ability to work some evenings and weekends to attend donor events, as needed.

The Senior Director of Individual Giving plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of The Children’s Institute. In partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer, they will spearhead the growth of giving with individual donors and family foundations and play a leadership role in laying the groundwork for a comprehensive campaign. The Senior Director will lead teams responsible for growing annual, major, and planned giving, achieving fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive individual giving program strategy to maximize annual, major, and planned giving from individuals and family foundations.
Hire, train, inspire and lead professional staff for the annual giving and individual giving teams. Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of 75 - 100 individual donors and prospects for both major and planned gifts with metric driven goals for monthly visits, proposals, and dollars raised.
In partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer, develop and execute new donor acquisition strategies.
Lead individual prospecting efforts and strategies to attract new donors, particularly those capable of making five to seven-figure gifts.
Oversee a stewardship and engagement strategy to retain individual donors, incorporating events, donor recognition societies, and individualized plans to maximize support.
Create and oversee execution of department operating plans, establishing activity and solicitation goals. Develop a major gift pipeline of planned solicitations and track team progress and key program metrics.
In collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer, engage the President/ CEO, board members, and program staff in donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
In partnership with the Marketing team, oversee the creation of key donor communications including appeals, newsletters, impact reports, and other stewardship materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred in business administration, organizational leadership, non-profit management, or related field.
Five to seven years of experience fundraising with individual donors required.
Demonstrated track record of soliciting individuals and securing six-figure gifts and above.
Two to three years’ experience managing professional staff.
Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
Valid, current driver's license.
Ability and means to travel to external appointments on a flexible schedule as needed. Some evenings, weekends, and periodic travel required.

Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
Student Loan Refinancing Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development/CEU’s
Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
Credit Union
Team Member Recognition Events
Referral bonus
CPR-employer paid
Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.

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