Senior Director, Principal Giving

National Public Radio

Washington, D.C., US
$147,000-$165,000; not specified; comprehensive be...
Remote
Principal gifts program leadership
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
Manage a portfolio of 40-50 prospects
NPR seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial Senior Director of Principal Giving to lead and expand the organization’s principal gifts program

Job Summary

  • NPR seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial Senior Director of Principal Giving to lead and expand the organization’s principal gifts program.
  • This role will focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making transformational commitments of $5 million and above.
  • NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings.

Matching Summary

NPR seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial Senior Director of Principal Giving to lead and expand the organization’s principal gifts program.

Salary

$147,000-$165,000; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Principal gifts program leadership
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
  • Manage a portfolio of 40-50 prospects
  • Develop long-term cultivation strategies
  • Partner with senior leadership and board members

Nice-to-have

  • Building robust donor pipelines
  • Align donor passion with organizational mission
  • Exceptional relationship management skills
  • Strategic thinking and partnership

Key Requirements

  • 10-12 years of fundraising experience
  • Significant experience securing major and principal gifts
  • Success soliciting and closing gifts of $1M+
  • Experience pursuing gifts of $5M+ strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to cultivate relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals

Work Rights

Not specified

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