Place Abstract
The Planetary Society seeks a strategic and relationship-driven fundraising skilled to function its Director of Strategic Giving. A brand new place reporting to the Chief Improvement Officer, the Director will lead efforts to develop and maintain the Society’s philanthropic partnerships (company and basis), main present, and management membership/annual giving packages, whereas collaborating in stewardship and occasions throughout the division.
This function will likely be central to the success of the Society’s present strategic framework (2025 – 2030) and broader improvement objectives. The Director will handle a private portfolio of roughly 125 prospects, specializing in donors and funders with the capability to provide $5,000–$100,000, and they’re going to work collaboratively throughout the group to craft proposals, construct partnerships, and have interaction supporters in our shared mission to advance area science and exploration.
This place requires robust interpersonal, writing and presentation abilities, consolation with each particular person and institutional donors, and the flexibility to handle advanced tasks in a collaborative atmosphere. The place relies in Pasadena and hybrid work preparations could also be supported. Some journey is required.
Key Obligations
Philanthropic Partnerships (Company & Basis Giving) – 40%
Work with the Chief Improvement Officer and senior management to develop and implement methods for company and basis fundraising, together with: pitching and negotiating company memberships, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships; getting ready grant proposals; managing and stewarding grants and contracts.
- Handle a portfolio of as much as 50 company and basis companions with giving capability of $1,000–$100,000.
- Conduct prospect analysis and generate a pipeline of institutional funding alternatives aligned with the Society’s mission.
- Draft and submit letters of inquiry, proposals, grant purposes, influence stories, and acknowledgments.
- Coordinate with program and finance employees to arrange venture budgets, plans, and stories; observe deliverables and guarantee compliance with contract/grant phrases.
- Keep detailed information in Salesforce and put together common stories on progress, projections, and funding outcomes.
Main Presents – 40%
Work with the Chief Improvement Officer and senior management to develop and implement methods for main items fundraising from particular person donors, together with: figuring out, qualifying, and cultivating donors; getting ready solicitations and negotiating present agreements; and managing recognition and stewardship plans.
- Handle a portfolio of as much as 75 particular person donors and prospects, specializing in these with the capability to provide $5,000–$100,000.
- Develop and implement strikes administration methods for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Collaborate with the Chief Improvement Officer and senior management on donor technique, proposal improvement, and key solicitations.
- Work with the Administrative Assistant on prospect analysis and pipeline improvement.
- Log all contacts and touchpoints in Salesforce; monitor progress and observe outcomes towards objectives.
- Help stewardship plans and donor recognition efforts.
Membership & Management Annual Giving – 10%
Work with the Chief Improvement Officer and the Director of Neighborhood Giving to solicit higher-level items for memberships and the Society’s annual schedule of particular appeals.
- In partnership with the Director of Neighborhood Giving, help in constructing and stewarding the New Millennium Committee, the Society’s management membership and annual giving circle.
- Establish and solicit prospects for matching present challenges for use in mass appeals (sometimes within the $5,000–$10,000 vary).
- Contribute to methods that improve annual donor retention and improve alternatives by means of customized engagement.
Fundraising Occasions – 5%
Associate with the CDO, Director of Neighborhood Giving, Donor Relations Supervisor, and different workforce members on the planning and execution of donor-focused occasions.
- Help cultivation occasions tied to the marketing campaign and main present engagement technique.
- Attend and employees all fundraising and membership occasions as wanted.
Organizational Help & Different Duties – 5%
- Take part in Improvement Division management and technique conferences.
- Attend Board Improvement Committee conferences and, often, Board of Administrators and Advisory Council classes.
- Journey regionally and nationally to domesticate, solicit, and steward donors and funders.
- Contribute to an inclusive, mission-driven work tradition and carry out different duties as assigned.
{Qualifications}
- Authorized authorization to work within the U.S.
- Bachelor’s diploma required.
- Minimal of 5 years {of professional} fundraising expertise, with demonstrated success in particular person and institutional giving.
- Expertise managing a portfolio and securing items or grants of $5,000+.
- Robust writing, communication, and presentation abilities.
- Extremely organized, with consideration to element and talent to handle a number of tasks and deadlines.
- Expertise utilizing donor CRM methods (ideally Salesforce).
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a excessive diploma of professionalism and suppleness.
- Alignment with the Society’s values: ardour, credibility, optimism, integrity, effectiveness, and inclusion.
Compensation & Advantages
- Wage vary: $120,000 – $135,000, relying on {qualifications} and expertise
- Medical and dental insurance coverage
- 403(b) retirement financial savings plan with employer match
- Paid day off: 11 holidays + trip and sick go away
- Group time period life, short-term, and long-term incapacity insurance coverage
- A supportive and mission-driven work tradition
- Lovely location in Pasadena, CA, with hybrid work flexibility
- Engaged colleagues and significant, space-focused work
To Apply
Please ship your resume, a considerate cowl letter, and three work-related references to [email protected].
No cellphone calls or direct employees inquiries, please.
The Planetary Society is an equal alternative employer. We have a good time range and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all staff.
