Director of Philanthropy

Director of Philanthropy

Full-time

Missouri

(Remote)

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low-income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Philanthropy leads the organization's major gifts strategy and drives philanthropic growth through relationship-building, strategic fundraising, and data-informed donor engagement. This role manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects and collaborates with leadership to align giving opportunities with organizational priorities. The Director plays a key role in strengthening a culture of philanthropy that fuels mission-driven work across CHS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Design and implement a comprehensive major gifts program focused on donors giving $5,000 and above.
  • Collaborate with the CDO and CEO to set annual fundraising goals and develop strategic plans to meet or exceed targets.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators for fundraising progress and donor engagement.
• Philanthropic Culture & Community Engagement
  • Promote a culture of philanthropy across CHS through internal collaboration and staff engagement. Represent CHS at community events and donor meetings, reinforcing the organization’s mission and vision.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
  • Partner with program staff, executive leadership, and board members to identify funding opportunities and craft compelling cases for support. Support organizational campaigns, events, and initiatives by aligning philanthropic messaging with CHS’s strategic goals.
• Data-Driven Fundraising
  • Use donor data and analytics to drive engagement strategies, forecast revenue, and evaluate program effectiveness. Maintain accurate donor records, interactions, and gift history within the CRM system. Generate reports to inform fundraising decisions and measure outcomes.
• Major Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Build authentic relationships that connect donors' philanthropic goals with CHS’s mission and priorities. Ensure high-quality stewardship experiences that promote long-term donor retention and increased giving.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrated success in securing and stewarding gifts ranging from $5,000 to $100,000+.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in CRM databases, donor research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of major gift fundraising principles, donor cultivation, and donor lifecycle strategies.

COMPETENCIES

• Data-Informed Decision Making – Uses data to drive donor strategies, track giving trends, and forecast revenue.
• Leadership & Collaboration – Builds internal and external partnerships to expand philanthropic support.
• Major Gifts Strategy – Leads a structured, donor-centered program that increases long-term revenue and donor commitment by building meaningful, lasting relationships through active listening, customized engagement, and authentic stewardship.
• Strategic Thinking – Aligns fundraising strategies with mission outcomes and long-term organizational growth.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use their hands to operate a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus while using the computer.
• The employee is occasionally required to drive distances of up to 250 miles.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field from an accredited university, plus five years of related work experience in fundraising, with a focus on major gifts; or a combination of education and experience to equal ten years.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must provide proof of personal valid vehicle insurance.

BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

SHIFTS: FT (40 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.