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Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Director of Institutional Giving on behalf of our client, an impactful nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equity by providing access to arts, education, health, and economic opportunities in Washington D.C..

Job Summary:

This full-time on-site role is responsible for cultivating and securing individual and major gifts to support the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Director will lead donor engagement strategies, manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, and oversee key fundraising events and campaigns. This position reports to the Executive Vice President and is based in a collaborative, mission-driven office environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Expand institutional funding portfolio by developing strategies and securing funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Forge partnerships to generate both restricted gifts and general operating support.
• Oversee the entire pipeline, including competitive bids, grants, agreements, contracts, reports, and sponsorship proposals.
• Lead corporate giving strategy alongside Senior Director of Development to build a sustaining donor base and institutional giving program.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive institutional funding strategy in collaboration with leadership and teams.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality donor communications and grant applications.
• Ensure grant submissions meet high standards for writing, formatting, and compliance with requirements.
• Build and nurture relationships with foundation funders through networking and proactive outreach.
• Steward current foundation philanthropic partners and manage relationship-building efforts.
• Oversee administrative aspects of the pipeline, including prospect research, grant tracking, and CRM management.
• Manage a team of two Institutional Giving Managers, setting priorities, promoting professional growth, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of direct fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector with corporate, foundation, and government supporters preferred.
• Demonstrable record of cultivating and securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with donor databases and standard office software; ability to learn new technology platforms as needed.
• Creative, strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity and a willingness to try new approaches.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary of $140,000 - $145,000 DOE annually plus benefits including PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, and ability to participate in the 401(K) Plan!

Applications and Nominations:

For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume formatted in Microsoft Word via

Please address applications to:

Joanne MacGregor, Senior Executive Search Principal

(888) ###-#### x134

Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.

About Our Firm:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of talented candidates with exciting opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire technical recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and a top recruitment firm by The Business Times! More information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our clients, and the candidates we represent.

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  Director

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  Full-time

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  Business Development

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  Non-profit Organizations

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