Head of Development (Philanthropy)

The Company is seeking a Head of Development (Philanthropy) to lead its fundraising strategy and foster a culture of giving across its community. The role will oversee major gifts, donor stewardship, annual and regular giving, gifts-in-wills, and fundraising campaigns, while developing future capital appeals. Responsibilities include identifying and cultivating donors, building relationships with alumni, families, foundations, corporate partners, and supporters, and coordinating philanthropic communications, donor recognition, and impact reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders, volunteers, and stakeholders and represent the organization in the broader community. Candidates should bring demonstrated experience in major-gifts fundraising, philanthropy, donor stewardship, and managing donor pipelines. Experience engaging high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporate partners, as well as leading campaigns, appeals, events, and engagement initiatives, is required. Strong communication, relationship-management, CRM, and donor-management skills are essential. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, works collaboratively and independently, and demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and an inclusive approach to community engagement.