Director Of Philanthropy Jobs

Job Announcement: Director of Philanthropy

Position Type: Full time, exempt, not eligible to receive overtime pay.

Target Start Date: August 1, 2023

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Location: Washington, DC

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary

The Director of Philanthropy acts to develop an integrated donor engagement strategy that fuses development, communications and outreach with organization-wide themes and goals to advance UPA’s mission; to broaden awareness of its programs and increase its visibility across key stakeholder audiences; and to demonstrate the financial needs and fiscal responsibility of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Development: Raise funds and expand UPA’s individual donor base focusing on special occasion giving, monthly giving, workplace giving, planned giving and legacy giving. This position is responsible for the growth of individual giving by developing and implementing fundraising campaigns via printed and digital platforms as well as fundraising events.
• In collaboration with the Communications Manager and social media expert, enhance digital fundraising by developing a diverse portfolio of digital fundraising channels.
• Plan, manage and lead multiple fundraising events each year in multiple locations throughout the US and internationally.
• Outreach: Drive reaching out to new audiences and cultivating new donors.
• Donor Stewardship: Drive the development and execution of all donor engagement and stewardship activities and develop a long-range plan with benchmarks for all forms of donor engagement and involvement.

Qualifications

• Self-directed, able to work independently and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Event planning experience.
• Ability to challenge combined with fresh, creative thinking to apply to strategies.
• Solid understanding of analytics. Knowledge of integrated donor database systems and particularly Donor Perfect, an asset.
• Understanding of philanthropy as it relates to emergency, relief, and development, especially in the Middle East and Palestinian context.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Capacity to work effectively as a leader and perform strongly as part of a team.
• Proven ability to work and collaborate with diverse communities, people, and partners.
• Bachelor’s degree at a minimum. A master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in fundraising, marketing, digital, and donor stewardship.
• Computer software proficiency, including Microsoft Office.

Application Process

To Apply, Please Do The Following

• Submit a resume and one page cover letter to [email protected] with the subject: “Director of Philanthropy”
• Complete the following survey: UPA Director of Philanthropy Survey

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

About UPA

UPA empowers Palestinians to improve their lives and communities through socially responsible and sustainable programs in health, education, and community and economic development.