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The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh

Senior Director of Individual Giving

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States


Careers at Our Amazing Place.

At The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, we've built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we're forever proud of our team members who don't just make a career here - they make a difference.

Job Title: Senior Director of Individual Giving

Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Pay Rate/Salary Range: $102,467 to $120,550

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full Time.

This position is a Hybrid work arrangement that also requires occasional travel and the ability to work some evenings and weekends to attend donor events, as needed.

The Senior Director of Individual Giving plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of The Children's Institute. In partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer, they will spearhead the growth of giving with individual donors and family foundations and play a leadership role in laying the groundwork for a comprehensive campaign. The Senior Director will lead teams responsible for growing annual, major, and planned giving, achieving fundraising goals.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead a comprehensive individual giving program strategy to maximize annual, major, and planned giving from individuals and family foundations.
  • Hire, train, inspire and lead professional staff for the annual giving and individual giving teams. Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of 75 - 100 individual donors and prospects for both major and planned gifts with metric driven goals for monthly visits, proposals, and dollars raised.
  • In partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer, develop and execute new donor acquisition strategies.
  • Lead individual prospecting efforts and strategies to attract new donors, particularly those capable of making five to seven-figure gifts.
  • Oversee a stewardship and engagement strategy to retain individual donors, incorporating events, donor recognition societies, and individualized plans to maximize support.
  • Create and oversee execution of department operating plans, establishing activity and solicitation goals. Develop a major gift pipeline of planned solicitations and track team progress and key program metrics.
  • In collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer, engage the President/ CEO, board members, and program staff in donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • In partnership with the Marketing team, oversee the creation of key donor communications including appeals, newsletters, impact reports, and other stewardship materials.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred in business administration, organizational leadership, non-profit management, or related field.
  • Five to seven years of experience fundraising with individual donors required.
  • Demonstrated track record of soliciting individuals and securing six-figure gifts and above.
  • Two to three years' experience managing professional staff.
  • Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
  • Valid, current driver's license.
  • Ability and means to travel to external appointments on a flexible schedule as needed. Some evenings, weekends, and periodic travel required.
Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
  • Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
  • Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
  • 403b Retirement Plan - pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
  • Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - CI qualifies as non-profit
  • Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development/CEU's
  • Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Credit Union
  • Team Member Recognition Events
  • Referral bonus
  • CPR-employer paid
  • Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate


The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place - we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.