Senior Director of Philanthropy

About American Promise

American Promise is building a national movement to inspire and mobilize Americans to win passage of a federal constitutional amendment to end systemic corruption and address the influence of money in elections – now a top issue for almost all Americans, regardless of party or political preference.

Our Amendment will strengthen free speech rights for all Americans, protect elections from foreign influence and systemic corruption, restore the relationship of elected representatives to their constituents and the interests of their states and districts, strengthen federalism by enabling the states to decide what works best, and reverse the political dysfunction and collapse in civic trust in America.

Our team is passionate, collaborative, courageous, adaptable, and fun. We love setting big goals and learning lessons on the way to achieving them. We celebrate our differences and work to ensure that our staff, donors, volunteers, and supporters reflect the tremendous diversity of the American people as we strive together on the most American of national projects: amending the U.S. Constitution.

About Philanthropy at American Promise

As a result of prioritization of philanthropy by the CEO, President and Chief Development Officer – including systems development, outreach, prospect identification, and solicitation – American Promise has consistently doubled annual revenue year over year. After completing a $20M capital raise in 2024, American Promise has initiated a new, larger capital raise and seeks a senior level fundraiser to build on the rapid momentum and opportunity. American Promise seeks an experienced professional to work in partnership with the CEO and other members of the senior leadership team and Board to secure major and principal level gifts while supporting the growth of a pipeline of potential supporters.

Responsibilities of the Senior Director of Philanthropy

• Build and manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with the capacity to give $50K-$5M. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close gifts and pledges contributing to an annual revenue of $10M-$20M.
• Work closely with the CEO, President, Chief Development Officer and staff, Board, and capital raise committees to develop and manage engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective donors.
• Personally engage potential donors in their portfolio, and advise the CEO and senior colleagues on engagement and closing strategy.
• Plan, staff, and brief the CEO and senior staff and/or Board members for prospective donor visits and events.
• Prioritize opportunities and manage prospect development in coordination with CEO, Board, CDO and other members of the leadership team.
• Manage Donor Relations Director to include overseeing mid-level donor development and a robust volunteer fundraising program.
• Collaborate with colleagues on events, communications, and stewardship – for the cultivation, solicitations and stewardship needed to advance gifts.
• Travel as needed to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and support American Promise priority fundraising strategies.
• Work with volunteer leaders to advance prospect and donor activity that expands
• major and principal gifts.
• Represent American Promise with professionalism, collegiality, expertise, service, and grace. Exhibit American Promise values including transparency, honesty, integrity, and inclusive unity, in all dealings.

Basic Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a seasoned fundraising professional, with a successful track record of developing and executing strategies for 5-7 figure solicitations.
• Demonstrated skill and success in working closely with an institution’s CEO and Board to achieve fundraising goals.
• A commitment to the mission of American Promise.

Additional Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of fundraising principles and practices, an orientation toward action, and a high level of intellectual curiosity. Our organizational culture requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a high level of self-direction.

The Senior Director of Philanthropy will have strong skills to form positive relationships, work effectively as a member of a team, leverage volunteer leadership in advancing donor relationships and gift discussions, translate American Promise’s goals and strategies into inspiring visions for donors, and a high level of adaptability and flexibility as American Promise rapidly grows. This individual should enjoy discovery work and bring both resourcefulness and creativity to the role.

With frequent interaction with the CEO, senior staff, board, and donors, the Senior Director of Philanthropy must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to process and maintain confidential information, sound judgment, and leadership to move the principal gift strategy forward. The Senior Director of Philanthropy will demonstrate professionalism, collegiality, self-motivation, and organization.

Location

American Promise staff are located all over the country. This position is remote.

Compensation and Benefits

• $120K-$140K commensurate with experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for pre-tax health and dependent care benefits
• Paid 4 weeks vacation,13 holidays, and personal/sick days
• Passionate, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• Supportive, collaborative nationwide remote and hybrid-remote team and flex time policy

To Apply

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. American Promise celebrates the freedom and diversity of our nation. American Promise team members are service-oriented and have demonstrated experience in volunteer, civic, military, or other forms of service to the country and our people. We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect and share this vision.