Senior Director, Development – Philanthropy

Propel America

. Lead Propel America’s philanthropic revenue strategy and growth .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $124,000 - $168,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading philanthropic revenue strategies, cultivating high-value donor relationships, and executing comprehensive fundraising plans. Proficient in pipeline management and leveraging technology for enhanced fundraising productivity.

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Philanthropic Strategy DevelopmentMajor Donor CultivationFundraising Portfolio ManagementSalesforce CRM ProficiencyExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyPipeline ManagementProspect QualificationRevenue ForecastingGrant BudgetingFundraising Performance MonitoringInvestment Opportunity TranslationMulti-Year Commitment SecuringRelationship ManagementStaff Development

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresenceTrust BuildingStrategic JudgmentInitiativeEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceAI for Prospect ResearchFundraising Technology

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit DevelopmentPhilanthropyFundraisingExternal AffairsHealthcareWorkforce Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Propel America’s philanthropic revenue strategy and growth
Own the philanthropic strategy, pipeline, and portfolio across institutional foundations, corporations, family philanthropy, and individual major donors
Personally cultivate, solicit, close, and steward high-value relationships
Partner closely with the CEO on priority funders and prospects
Secure significant six- and seven-figure gifts and multi-year commitments
Build and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies
Build and maintain a diversified pipeline of high-potential prospects
Monitor fundraising performance and adjust strategy when needed
Translate organizational priorities, workforce solutions, employer partnerships, and Fellow outcomes into compelling investment opportunities
Represent Propel externally with funders, philanthropic leaders, and strategic audiences
Hire, manage, and develop the Development Coordinator
Maintain Salesforce data, pipeline forecasting, portfolio management, and revenue reporting
Leverage technology and AI for prospect research and fundraising productivity
Partner with the CEO and COO on fundraising forecasts, grant budgets, and organizational financial needs
Collaborate across Workforce Partnerships, Solutions Design, Finance, regional staff, and other teams
Set regional fundraising targets and review grant applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, philanthropy, fundraising, external affairs, or a related field
Demonstrated track record of personally cultivating, soliciting, and closing six- and seven-figure gifts from institutional funders, corporations, family philanthropy, and/or individual major donors
Experience owning a significant fundraising portfolio, pipeline, and revenue target
Experience developing and executing strategies across both institutional and individual philanthropy
Strong executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with senior philanthropic decision-makers
Experience partnering closely with a CEO, founder, or senior executive on major-donor and fundraising strategy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex organizational strategies and outcomes into compelling investment opportunities
Strong pipeline management, prospect qualification, forecasting, and CRM discipline, ideally using Salesforce or a similar platform
Experience managing and developing staff while building effective systems and operating practices
Comfort using technology and AI to improve prospect research, relationship management, and development workflows
Strong strategic judgment, initiative, and ability to operate effectively in a growing and evolving organization
Deep commitment to Propel America’s mission and the young adults and communities it serves
Experience in healthcare, workforce development, or related sectors is a plus, but not required
Resume and concise cover letter required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

90% employer-covered health, dental, and vision premiums
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holiday breaks
Fully remote and flexible work schedule
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching options
Professional development stipend