Director of Philanthropy
The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) inspires individuals and communities through the power of plants. We seek a highly-qualified, experienced fundraising professional to lead and advance the organization’s donor engagement, fundraising, and philanthropic initiatives. The Director of Philanthropy leads a small team responsible for the full range of advancement activities for the organization, with a primary focus on strategic outreach and stewardship of individual, foundation, corporate, and governmental relationships.
Working directly with the Executive Director and as liaison to the advancement committee of the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of advancement strategies that achieve the organization’s short- and long-term objectives. The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for leading and overseeing activities such as DCH’s annual giving campaign and membership program, donor outreach, engagement and recognition, securing sponsorships for special events and greening programs, grant writing, fundraising events, and planned giving.
The Director of Philanthropy is a full-time, senior-level, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. This position provides direct support and guidance for the advancement department, which includes the Assistant Director of Horticulture & Facilities, Member/Donor Relations Manager, and IT Coordinator (direct supervision of full-time positions) as well as the Grants Manager and Facility Rental Coordinator (indirect supervision of part-time positions). Compensation is based on experience.
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