Director of Philanthropic Activities

Oakwood Creative Care • Mesa, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Oakwood Creative Care is seeking a Director of Philanthropic Activities to manage the systems and experiences that connect donors and volunteers to its mission. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, this role oversees the donor database, donor communications, the volunteer program, and fundraising events across the organization’s Mesa, Chandler, and Flagstaff sites. The position leads Moments Matter, the organization’s signature annual gala, from planning through follow-up, and manages third-party fundraising events, cultivation events, and tours. The Director also works with the Chief Philanthropy Officer on goals and strategy, supports board fundraising, and may supervise future staff and interns. The role is based in Mesa, Arizona, with regular travel to Chandler and Flagstaff. Evening and weekend work is required for events. The role includes working in settings with older adults, including people living with dementia, and requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, stand for extended periods, and set up and break down events.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, including donor database management and event planning.
• Experience planning and running a major fundraising event, such as a gala, from start to finish.
• Hands-on experience administering a donor CRM.
• Experience recruiting and supporting volunteers or volunteer committees.
• Warm, compelling writing and strong project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, stand for extended periods, and set up and break down events.
• Availability for evening and weekend work for events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Bloomerang, strongly preferred.
• Experience with Givebutter or similar giving and auction platforms, or volunteer management software.
• Familiarity with Benevon or other relationship-based fundraising.
• Experience in aging services, health and human services, or the arts.
• Supervisory experience.
• CFRE credential or progress toward one.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bloomerang donor CRM, including gift entry, monthly reconciliation with finance, data hygiene, platform integrations, and reporting on revenue, donor retention, and events.
• Acknowledge every gift within 48 hours with an IRS-compliant receipt.
• Write annual appeals, e-newsletters, and impact updates.
• Lead the Moments Matter Gala from concept through follow-up, including budget, vendors, sponsorships, ticketing, auction, and the gala committee.
• Manage third-party fundraising events, smaller cultivation events, and tours.
• Run the volunteer program across all sites, including recruitment, screening, onboarding, scheduling, and recognition.
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer on goals and strategy.
• Support board fundraising.
• Supervise future staff and interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director