Director of Philanthropy
Phoenix, Arizona
On-site
SARRC is seeking a Director of Philanthropy who can drive sustainable revenue growth and foster meaningful relationships with donors. This role requires a proven track record of fundraising success, exceptional relationship management skills, and strategic leadership.
What You'll Do
Fundraising Leadership & Revenue Accountability
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals for all areas under individual giving, major gifts, and donor stewardship.
- Develops and executes multi-year fundraising strategies aligned with SARRC’s budget and growth plan.
- Manages a personal portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts $10,000+.
- Partners with the Chief Development Officer to set quarterly and annual revenue goals and track progress against targets.
- Oversees pipeline development and forecasting to ensure consistent, predictable philanthropic growth.
- Prepares regular fundraising reports for leadership and board review, analyzing donor trends, conversion rates, and retention performance.
Team Supervision & Collaboration
- Establishes clear performance metrics for individual and team success, including revenue goals, donor moves, and stewardship activity.
- Partners with Marketing & Communications Team to align donor messaging, campaigns, and storytelling with fundraising priorities.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship
- Provides strategic oversight for all donor-focused events, ensuring that each supports relationship-building and revenue objectives.
- Models best practices in donor communication, stewardship follow-up, and relationship management.
Strategic Planning & Reporting
- Contributes to the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the Development Department.
- Partners with leadership to set and evaluate KPIs for donor engagement, gift closure rates, and event ROI.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree with a business-related and/or social services specialization from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of (7) years of experience with progressive fundraising and management, including major gifts.
- Experience working with donor databases, CRM systems, and fundraising analytics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.
- Knowledge or interest in neurodiversity, autism, or nonprofit healthcare/education preferred.
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
With additional hours as needed to meet business requirements.
Salary
$95,000 - $125,000K
Benefits Package
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Up to 16 days per year Paid Time off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
- Professional development annual benefit of $1000
- 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
Our Story
Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.
