Director, Individual Giving

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NPR is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Director of Individual Giving to join our dynamic development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Major Gifts, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating high-level philanthropic partnerships by managing a portfolio of major donor prospects capable of 6- and 7-figure gifts. In this role, you will execute a comprehensive moves management strategy—from initial qualification to long-term stewardship—while collaborating across the organization to drive revenue goals and champion a culture of philanthropy that supports NPR’s commitment to public media.

• →Portfolio Management & Donor Strategy: Manage and grow a portfolio of 100–150 major gift prospects, including members of the NPR Foundation Board of Trustees. Secure high 6- to 7-figure gifts by developing and executing comprehensive, annual solicitation plans for each prospect, ensuring cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Aim to generate $5M+ in new revenue each fiscal year.
• →Moves Management: Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through the appropriate prospect cycle. Use moves management tools and fundraising best practices to track activity, pipeline health, and progress toward annual revenue goals.
• →Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with local Member stations on collaborative donor prospects and work with the Planned Giving team to facilitate blended gift opportunities. Communicate frequently with the Senior Director of Major Gifts, sharing activity, progress, and strategy updates.
• →Donor Materials & Reporting: Independently create engaging donor proposals, impact reports, and briefing materials. Partner with the Donor Operations, Donor Communications, and Donor Relations teams to utilize established templates and resources to ensure high-quality stewardship and engagement materials.
• →Database Management: Maintain and update donor information promptly in the donor database (Salesforce) to ensure real-time accuracy and data integrity.
• →Professional Standards: Exemplify fundraising best practices and the highest level of ethics in all activities, ensuring that all donor interactions align with NPR’s mission and values.
• →Adaptability & Collaboration: Partner across NPR’s development organization to contribute to a strong culture of philanthropy, participating in projects and initiatives as needed to support overall department goals.
• →Discovery and Prospect Identification: Conduct 20-40 discovery qualifications annually to identify new potential donors and expand the portfolio.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of frontline fundraising experience at a large, complex organization
• Proven track record of successfully cultivating and closing six-figure (and higher) gifts and pledges.

Communication & Interpersonal

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and conduct meaningful donor meetings.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work professionally with diverse constituents, including senior leadership, board members, Member stations, and external partners.
• Strong relationship-building skills focused on cultivating long-term partnerships with high-net-worth donors.

Strategic & Operational

• Ability to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies and moves management that align donor interests with organizational goals.
• Commitment to ethical, data-driven decision-making to track progress and assess the success of fundraising initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure.
• A self-starter capable of remaining motivated in a remote setting with comfort in travel and conducting face-to-face or virtual meetings.

DEI & Workplace Culture

• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
• Ability to support and contribute to an inclusive and equitable workplace culture through collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

• An understanding of complex fundraising organizations or federated nonprofit models 
• An understanding of media/public broadcasting organizations and the relationship between NPR and its Member Stations

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• NPR Remote-Permitted: This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, D.C. office, but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPR; (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position.

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

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