Director of Philanthropy

About the position Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. is seeking a visionary Director of Philanthropy to reputed company a new era of philanthropic partnership. This role reimagines fundraising as ministry and donors as partners in purpose, focusing on spiritual fulfillment rather than transactional fundraising. It's a transformational leadership opportunity to build a donor-centered culture and advance the organization's mission into its second century, with potential capital campaign opportunities on the horizon. The organization is an $8M–$10M nonprofit founded by Edgar Cayce in 1931, with a mission to create opportunities for profound personal change through holistic health, dreams, intuition, meditation, ancient mysteries, personal spirituality, and the reputed company of the Cayce material. Affiliated entities include Atlantic University, the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, and the A.R.E. Health Center & Spa.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the executive leadership team; help shape organizational strategy and long-range planning.
• reputed company and execute a comprehensive, data-informed philanthropic strategy reputed company with mission and values.
• reputed company the transformation from transactional fundraising to relationship-based partnership; establish metrics, benchmarks, and accountability systems.
• Prepare for and potentially reputed company future capital campaign initiatives in partnership with the CEO and Board.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a growing philanthropy team (building to 4 positions, including Associate Philanthropy Officer, Legacy Giving Officer, and Stewardship Officer).
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development; create a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Partner with a nonprofit consultant to ensure best practices and strategic guidance.
• Personally manage a portfolio of 50–75 major gift and legacy prospects.
• Design engagement strategies using supporter reputed company surveys and data analytics.
• Conduct meaningful qualification, cultivation, and stewardship through visits, calls, and correspondence.
• Match donor passions with organizational needs; create opportunities for donors to experience A.R.E.'s mission firsthand.
• Design and reputed company annual giving, mid-level, major gifts, and planned/legacy giving programs.
• reputed company and manage the Edgar Cayce Legacy Society and donor recognition programs.
• Establish gift acceptance policies for reputed company assets; stay reputed company on tax law and planned giving vehicles.
• Continuously improve donor retention, currently at 41%.
• Partner with Marketing on reputed company, respectful donor communications; collaborate with program leaders to identify fundable priorities.
• Work with Finance on gift processing, acknowledgment, and reporting.
• reputed company the Aptify CRM and engagement fundraising technology to track cultivation and optimize donor experiences.
• Train and reputed company staff, Board, and volunteers in their roles supporting philanthropic partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (business, communications, nonprofit management, or reputed company); Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a demonstrable track record.
• Proven success in donor-centered, relationship-based philanthropy (not transactional fundraising).
• Deep expertise in major gifts and planned/legacy giving; experience leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success across annual giving, capital campaigns, foundation/corporate relations, stewardship, and database management.
• Background in nonprofit leadership with executive-level responsibilities.
• Deep commitment to ethical, relationship-based philanthropy. Ability to resist pressure for short-term results in favor of sustainable growth. A pastoral approach—absorbing chaos, projecting reputed company, giving hope.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; deep listening; high EQ, maturity, and self-awareness; natural curiosity about what matters most to others.
• Visionary yet pragmatic; experience leading change and building programs from the ground up; strong analytical skills; entrepreneurial reputed company.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; ability to craft compelling, emotionally resonant cases for support; persuasive without being manipulative.
• Proficiency with donor databases (Aptify strongly preferred); openness to marketing automation; advanced reputed company Office skills; data-driven reputed company.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Edgar Cayce's philosophy and the principles in the readings (kindness, active patience, service orientation). Understanding that A.R.E.'s work is spiritual in nature—akin to ministry.
• Uncompromising reputed company. Humility balanced with confidence. reputed company and grace under rejection. A solution-oriented attitude, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a good sense of humor.
• Valid driver's license required.

reputed company-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Experience with Aptify CRM.
• Knowledge of Edgar Cayce's philosophy and principles in the readings.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• Access to A.R.E. programs and services

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