Director of Philanthropy

About the role

Disciplined Moves Management seeks a Strategic Philanthropy Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to build trust with high-capacity donors and serve as a strategic philanthropic advisor. They should be an excellent storyteller capable of translating impact data and organizational priorities into persuasive donor strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with high-capacity donors and serve as a strategic philanthropic advisor
• Translate impact data and organizational priorities into persuasive donor strategies
• Partner with executives, regional leaders, and program teams to align donor engagement and organizational needs
• Use CRM insights, forecasting, and analytics to drive portfolio decisions and measure progress (Salesforce preferred)
• Engage confidently across diverse regions, communities, and stakeholders
• Manage multiple priorities with strong project management skills
• Work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends during peak fundraising periods; must be comfortable working independently while traveling

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years of major gifts or high-level relationship management experience, with a strong track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts
  • Graduate from a recognized four-year college or university preferably with a major in business administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Master’s degree
  • CFRE/CFRM

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer, participating in meetings, and engaging in in-person and virtual donor interactions
• Ability to travel regularly and move between meeting locations or event venues, including walking, standing, and navigating indoor and outdoor spaces during donor meetings and fundraising events
• Ability to lift, carry, or move light materials (up to approximately 25 pounds), such as presentation materials, event supplies, or donor engagement resources

What We Offer

• Compensation & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $98,200 and $115,900, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
• Relocation Stipend: IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.