SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY

Senior Director Of Philanthropy

The Senior Director of Philanthropy is a key contributor to CARE's national Major Gifts team. The Senior Director will manage a team of Directors of DevelopmentMajor Gift fundraisers based on both coastswho are responsible for engaging high-net-worth individuals and family foundations to secure critical funding for CARE's mission through both unrestricted and program-specific gifts. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Philanthropy, this role will also build and manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors with the capacity to give between $10,000 and $1,000,000. They will be tasked with developing and executing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to build meaningful, long-term relationships with donors. The Senior Director, along with the team they manage, will bring donors closer to CARE's mission and leadership through personalized outreach, individual meetings, and events. A key responsibility is to secure funding for urgent humanitarian needs and longer-term development projects while driving increased donor investment over time.

Preferred Locations : New York, Philadelphia, or Boston

Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Manage a portfolio of 100120 donors and prospects, developing and implementing tailored engagement and solicitation strategies.
• Partner with the Executive Director, Philanthropy to implement best-in-class Major Gifts strategies in key markets including New York and California.
• Secure gifts of $10,000 and above, with a focus on $100,000+ gifts, meeting or exceeding annual and quarterly fundraising goals.
• Work with the Major Gifts team and CARE leadership to educate donors on their impact and provide opportunities to invest in organizational priorities.
• Consistently share the meaningful impact donors make, ensuring they feel valued and deeply connected to CARE's mission, projects, and people.
• Creatively and thoughtfully build meaningful connections and community, serving as a liaison between funders, Board Members, CARE program leaders, and partners.

Prospect and Pipeline Development

Supervision

Internal Collaboration