Director of Philanthropy

Lutheran Services in Iowa • Davenport, IA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

LSI seeks a competent and mission-focused fundraising professional to serve as a full-time Director of Philanthropy in the Davenport area to be based out of the Davenport office. For over 160 years, Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) has a legacy of compassionate service to vulnerable people whose lives have been changed in countless ways. This impact and legacy is made possible by the commitment of dedicated and competent staff who partner with individuals, churches, and other funders and ministry partners who have mutual respect and purpose.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years experience in development (professional fundraising experience) or related field such as sales or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals, corporations and congregations to further expand philanthropic support to assure LSI's mission.
• Requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and five plus years of development or related field experience, including major gift experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate and strengthen relationships to ensure ongoing financial support for LSI.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors who support the mission through major gifts, annual fund contributions, congregational giving, and planned giving.
• Build long-term donor relationships, expand philanthropic partnerships across Iowa, and advance LSI's culture of Philanthropy.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and other development colleagues, program leaders, and other team members to drive revenue growth, deepen donor engagement, and support agency-wide strategic priorities.
• Travel throughout the designated region is required for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off accrual, paid holidays and flex holidays
• Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union
• DailyPay advanced pay services
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other student loan repayment assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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