Director of Institutional Advancement

Compass IGG & Advocacy•Austin, TX

15d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Institutional Advancement (DIA) is responsible for the tactical implementation of Compass IGG & Advocacy’s fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Executive Director of Public Engagement & Advancement (EDPEA), the DIA drives the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of grants, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and online fundraising campaigns necessary to fund the organization’s mission to resolve cases of unidentified missing persons and provide advocacy services to families of the long-term missing. This position is a hands-on role, managing the day-to-day operations of the development pipeline and coordinating with staff and volunteers to execute fundraising campaigns. The majority of donor cultivation, solicitation, and event coordination is performed remotely using digital communication tools.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of direct, progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, specifically focused on major gifts, grant writing, and/or institutional giving.
Demonstrated success in personally soliciting gifts or writing successful grant proposals resulting in five-figure contributions or higher.
Proven hands-on experience using and managing a donor database/CRM system to track and manage prospect pipelines.
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft persuasive cases for support.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail required for compliance and reporting.
Commitment to the mission of Compass IGG & Advocacy and ethical fundraising practices.
Must have access to a reliable, private internet connection and a personal computer that is password protected and not shared with others.
Must be eligible to work in the US.
All offers of employment with Compass IGG & Advocacy are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in recruiting, training, or supervising volunteers in a development capacity is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and qualify prospective major donors (individuals capable of making gifts in excess of $10,000).
Manage the full donor cycle for individual giving: cultivation, solicitation, gift processing, and personalized stewardship and recognition.
Coordinate all development team volunteers, delegating tasks for research, event support, and campaign execution.
Develop and execute annual giving campaigns and digital fundraising efforts.
Actively research, identify, and track foundation, corporate, and governmental grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission.
Write, prepare, and submit compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting for all awarded grants, maintaining strict compliance with funder requirements.
Collaborate with the EDPEA to establish clear, measurable annual and multi-year revenue goals.
Manage and maintain the donor database (CRM) to track all constituent interactions, gift history, and pipeline activity.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of all donations, generating acknowledgement letters and tax receipts in compliance with IRS guidelines.
Regularly report on development progress, pipeline status, and campaign performance to the EDPEA.
Oversee fundraising registration of Compass IGG & Advocacy in all states when applicable, and maintaining the registrations as appropriate.
Partner with the EDPEA and the Volunteer Content Creators to ensure all fundraising appeals and collateral effectively communicate the organization’s mission and impact.
Assist the EDPEA in cultivating high-level institutional relationships and preparing for significant donor meetings.