Aging, Inc.
Director of Philanthropy NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 1/8/2026
Aging, Inc., Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Reports to: VP of Communityand Corporate Engagement
FLSA status: Exempt –Officials & Managers
POSITIONSUMMARY TheDirector of Philanthropy provides strategic leadership for all philanthropicrevenue efforts at Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA). This position isresponsible for building and sustaining a strong donor pipeline, increasingprivate philanthropic investment, and strengthening donor relationships inalignment with PAA’s mission, values, and Strategic Plan. Working closelywith the Vice President of Community & Corporate Engagement, the Directorof Philanthropy advances a coordinated approach to donor engagement,stewardship, and grant development that supports long-term organizationalsustainability. The Director of Philanthropy also serves as a key liaison tothe Foundation Board, supporting effective communication, alignment, andphilanthropic governance.
GENERALPURPOSE TheDirector of Philanthropy leads the planning, implementation, and evaluationof PAA’s philanthropic strategies, including major gifts, annual giving,foundation support, and donor stewardship. This role ensures thatphilanthropic efforts are relationship-centered, data-informed, and alignedwith broader mission advancement and community engagement priorities.
POSITIONRESPONSIBILITIES
Build, manage, and sustain a robust donor pipeline with clear cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship practices.
Oversee the full grants lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, reporting, and compliance.
Serve as a primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board, supporting board engagement, communication, reporting, and alignment with organizational philanthropic priorities.
Provide education, guidance, and support to board members and staff on donor engagement, cultivation, solicitation best practices, and philanthropic trends to strengthen organizational fundraising capacity.
Prepare materials, reports, and presentations related to philanthropic performance and initiatives for Foundation Board review, as appropriate.
Develop and maintain donor analytics, segmentation, tracking, and reporting to inform strategy and measure performance.
Partner with the Vice President of Community & Corporate Engagement to cultivate major donors, philanthropic partners, and regional funding opportunities.
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to align donor messaging, storytelling, and campaign materials.
Ensure timely and meaningful donor recognition and stewardship that reinforces trust and long-term engagement.
Maintain accurate donor records and reporting systems to support transparency, accountability, and continuity.
Monitor philanthropic trends and funding opportunities relevant to aging services and community-based organizations.
Contribute to department planning, goal-setting, and evaluation to support mission advancement and sustainability.
ESSENTIALSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’sdegree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Demonstratedexperience in philanthropy, fundraising, or donor engagement within anonprofit or mission-driven organization.
Provenability to build and steward donor relationships and manage a donor pipeline.
Workingknowledge of nonprofit fundraising methods, including major gifts, annual giving, and grants.
Strongwritten and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and donorcorrespondence.
Abilityto use data, metrics, and donor management systems to inform strategy andtrack outcomes.
NONESSENTIALSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience working in aging services, healthcare,or human services environments.
Familiarity with donor management software and fundraising analytics tools.
Experience collaborating with marketing or communications staff on campaigns and donor storytelling.
Knowledge of foundation and institutional funding landscapes.
PHYSICALDEMANDS, TRAVEL, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environmentdescribed are representative of those required to perform the essentialfunctions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This role requires the ability to sit,stand, walk, use hands for keyboarding and office tasks, communicateeffectively, and occasionally lift or carry materials up to 20 pounds.
Frequent local travel is required, withoccasional long-distance travel for meetings, events, or organizationalrepresentation.
The workenvironment is primarily an office and community-based setting, withoccasional exposure to outdoor conditions. Noise levels are typically minimalto moderate.
GENERALSIGN-OFF Alljob requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonablyaccommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way statesor implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employeeoccupying this position. Employeeswill be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to performother job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this jobsuccessfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to performeach duty proficiently. Continuedemployment remains on an “at-will” basis.
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FLSA status: Exempt –Officials & Managers
POSITIONSUMMARY TheDirector of Philanthropy provides strategic leadership for all philanthropicrevenue efforts at Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA). This position isresponsible for building and sustaining a strong donor pipeline, increasingprivate philanthropic investment, and strengthening donor relationships inalignment with PAA’s mission, values, and Strategic Plan. Working closelywith the Vice President of Community & Corporate Engagement, the Directorof Philanthropy advances a coordinated approach to donor engagement,stewardship, and grant development that supports long-term organizationalsustainability. The Director of Philanthropy also serves as a key liaison tothe Foundation Board, supporting effective communication, alignment, andphilanthropic governance.
GENERALPURPOSE TheDirector of Philanthropy leads the planning, implementation, and evaluationof PAA’s philanthropic strategies, including major gifts, annual giving,foundation support, and donor stewardship. This role ensures thatphilanthropic efforts are relationship-centered, data-informed, and alignedwith broader mission advancement and community engagement priorities.
POSITIONRESPONSIBILITIES
Build, manage, and sustain a robust donor pipeline with clear cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship practices.
Oversee the full grants lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, reporting, and compliance.
Serve as a primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board, supporting board engagement, communication, reporting, and alignment with organizational philanthropic priorities.
Provide education, guidance, and support to board members and staff on donor engagement, cultivation, solicitation best practices, and philanthropic trends to strengthen organizational fundraising capacity.
Prepare materials, reports, and presentations related to philanthropic performance and initiatives for Foundation Board review, as appropriate.
Develop and maintain donor analytics, segmentation, tracking, and reporting to inform strategy and measure performance.
Partner with the Vice President of Community & Corporate Engagement to cultivate major donors, philanthropic partners, and regional funding opportunities.
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to align donor messaging, storytelling, and campaign materials.
Ensure timely and meaningful donor recognition and stewardship that reinforces trust and long-term engagement.
Maintain accurate donor records and reporting systems to support transparency, accountability, and continuity.
Monitor philanthropic trends and funding opportunities relevant to aging services and community-based organizations.
Contribute to department planning, goal-setting, and evaluation to support mission advancement and sustainability.
ESSENTIALSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’sdegree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Demonstratedexperience in philanthropy, fundraising, or donor engagement within anonprofit or mission-driven organization.
Provenability to build and steward donor relationships and manage a donor pipeline.
Workingknowledge of nonprofit fundraising methods, including major gifts, annual giving, and grants.
Strongwritten and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and donorcorrespondence.
Abilityto use data, metrics, and donor management systems to inform strategy andtrack outcomes.
NONESSENTIALSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience working in aging services, healthcare,or human services environments.
Familiarity with donor management software and fundraising analytics tools.
Experience collaborating with marketing or communications staff on campaigns and donor storytelling.
Knowledge of foundation and institutional funding landscapes.
PHYSICALDEMANDS, TRAVEL, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environmentdescribed are representative of those required to perform the essentialfunctions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This role requires the ability to sit,stand, walk, use hands for keyboarding and office tasks, communicateeffectively, and occasionally lift or carry materials up to 20 pounds.
Frequent local travel is required, withoccasional long-distance travel for meetings, events, or organizationalrepresentation.
The workenvironment is primarily an office and community-based setting, withoccasional exposure to outdoor conditions. Noise levels are typically minimalto moderate.
GENERALSIGN-OFF Alljob requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonablyaccommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way statesor implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employeeoccupying this position. Employeeswill be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to performother job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this jobsuccessfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to performeach duty proficiently. Continuedemployment remains on an “at-will” basis.
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