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.

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