[Hiring] Director of Philanthropy @Capital Development Services

Role Description

The Director of Philanthropy (DOP) is the Seminary’s senior advancement leader and the President’s closest partner in donor strategy, cultivation, and major-gift conversations. This fully remote, full-time role will report directly to the President, focusing on major gifts, endowment-level commitments, and long-term philanthropic relationships.

• Build and manage the major-donor portfolio.
• Develop a strong Presidential portfolio.
• Create systems and structures that support sustainable philanthropic growth.
• Travel extensively to meet with major prospects and donors across the United States, focusing on Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
• Guide annual giving and alumni relations activities in coordination with the Dean of Student and Community Engagement.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with a strong record of securing major gifts.
• Demonstrated success building and managing donor portfolios and closing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders on donor strategy.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Strong organizational discipline and comfort working in a financially urgent context.
• Ability to build systems and donor pipelines.
• Ability to travel extensively to build donor-centered relationships for the Seminary.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Episcopal Church or mainline Protestant traditions.
• Experience in theological education, higher education, or faith-based nonprofits.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven fundraising practices.
• Supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 150,000 yearly.