***This position is remote***
Childhelp, a national leader in the fight against child abuse, is seeking a Regional Director of Philanthropy – West Coast to join our team and lead major gift fundraising efforts across the region.
In this vital role, you’ll cultivate meaningful connections with high-level donors, steward major gifts, and implement data-driven strategies to deepen engagement and expand support for our life-changing mission. Your work will directly fuel programs that protect vulnerable children and offer hope for healing.
As our Regional Director of Philanthropy – West Coast, you will be responsible for:
Donor Strategy & Portfolio Management:
Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 150–175 major donors ($5,000+), using innovative Moves Management techniques. Develop and execute custom giving strategies in alignment with Childhelp’s national objectives.
Fundraising Campaign Development:
Craft compelling proposals and fundraising plans tailored to donor interests. Recommend giving vehicles and manage campaigns across multiple channels to increase retention and lift donor levels.
Organizational Engagement:
Partner with internal teams and volunteers to maximize donor touchpoints, enhance stewardship efforts, and leverage events to strengthen donor relationships.
Data-Driven Fundraising:
Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM, track key performance indicators, and generate insights through dashboards and reports to inform strategy and optimize outcomes.
Collaboration & Support:
Work closely with the National Vice President of Philanthropy and cross-functional teams to support national development goals. Assist with special projects, high-level briefings, and donor-facing materials as needed.
Representation:
Serve as a visible ambassador for Childhelp at donor meetings, community events, and national fundraising efforts—helping to elevate the organization's presence and impact across the West Coast region.
This is a remote position with up to 25% travel across the West Coast and other U.S. regions. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for key donor events.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required; a background in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field is a plus.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in major gifts, annual giving, or planned giving—preferably with a national nonprofit with an annual budget of $5M or more. Proven ability to retain, lift, and promote donor accounts across multiple giving levels.
Expertise:
Demonstrated success managing a donor portfolio, implementing moves management strategies, and crafting tailored proposals. Solid understanding of fundraising best practices, donor cycles, and giving vehicles.
Technical Proficiency:
Proficiency with CRM systems and donor databases. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), internet research tools, and donor communication platforms.
Analytical & Strategic Thinking:
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize donor data, assess giving trends, and convert insights into actionable strategy. Comfortable working with KPIs and reporting metrics to track progress and performance.
Communication & Relationship Building:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled at cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships with donors, board members, and community partners. Confident public speaker with the ability to present Childhelp’s mission compellingly.
Collaboration & Initiative:
Collaborative team player who can work cross-functionally with national and regional teams. Self-motivated with a strategic mindset, a service-oriented approach, and a strong attention to detail.
Mission Commitment:
A deep passion for Childhelp’s mission to end child abuse and neglect. Embodies our cultural values of integrity, empathy, performance excellence, and inspirational leadership.