Director of Philanthropy - Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach & Miami

Blood Cancer United•Miami, FL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Philanthropy is a front-line fundraiser responsible for securing major gifts within a designated market. The role manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, with a focus on donors capable of giving $10,000 or more, and develops personalized strategies to meet and exceed annual revenue goals. The Director advances donor relationships through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, meaningful interactions, and compelling proposals. Working in partnership with the Senior Director, the Director builds the major gift pipeline, qualifies prospects using analytics and research tools, and collaborates with national partners to identify opportunities for Principal Gifts, Planned Giving, and Foundation support. The role also partners with Executive Directors, regional staff, and volunteers to identify prospects and provide a seamless donor experience. The Director represents Blood Cancer United’s mission and funding priorities to donors and participates in mission-centered events and activities. The position requires local and regional travel up to 40% of the time, as well as periodic evening and weekend work. The work environment and physical demands are described as typical of similar jobs, with minimal physical demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
5–7+ years of fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of success in individual major gift fundraising.
Experience managing a donor portfolio and personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting five- and six-figure gifts.
Proficiency in Salesforce or a similar CRM database.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects, focusing on donors capable of giving $10,000 or more.
Develop and execute portfolio fundraising plans covering donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Meet annual revenue targets through personalized fundraising strategies.
Conduct meaningful donor interactions, including face-to-face visits, to advance relationships and secure gifts.
Prepare and present proposals and materials for major gift solicitations.
Build and grow the major gift pipeline with the Senior Director, identifying new prospects from events, direct mail, volunteer networks, and other channels.
Use internal analytics and research tools to qualify prospects and develop engagement plans.
Collaborate with national partners to identify opportunities for Principal Gifts, Planned Giving, and Foundation support.
Accurately and promptly track donor interactions and pipeline movement in Salesforce.
Partner with Executive Directors, regional staff, and volunteer leaders to identify prospects and create a seamless donor experience.
Represent the organization’s mission, impact, and funding priorities to donors.
Participate in mission-centered cultivation events and activities.
Maintain working knowledge of Blood Cancer United’s mission and programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.