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Director, Major Gifts and Individual Giving

Ourpublicservice, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


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Director, Major Gifts & Individual Giving – Partnership For Public Service Partnership for Public Service - Washington, DC

The

Partnership for Public Service

is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. Central to this mission is our work to connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public.

Building on our over 20 years of experience, we:

Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex federal environment

Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities nationwide

Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to advance bold reforms that seek to make our federal institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people

Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service.

The Opportunity: The

Director, Major Gifts and Individual Giving

will develop and execute a long‑term fundraising strategy to significantly grow individual support for the Partnership and its programs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Development, the director will be responsible for all stages of donor and prospect relationships, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. They will use creative techniques to identify prospective donors, establish new methods for engagement and cultivation of current donors and prospects, and orchestrate staff and board members to support fundraising efforts for contributions of $5,000 or more.

See Position Details linked above for a detailed overview of the Director, Major Gifts and Individual Giving’s areas of responsibility.

Ideal Candidate:

Demonstrated ability to identify new donors, broaden a donor base and ultimately increase annual revenue.

Collaborative, flexible, positive team‑player committed to working across teams and ensuring the success of the entire organization.

Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Excellent judgement and decision making.

Strategic thinking.

Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Commitment to the values of public service and the mission of the Partnership for Public Service.

See Position Details linked above for additional qualifications

Location and Travel:

Washington, DC (Hybrid). This job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. The person in this role is expected to work in the office, on average, three days per week – with Wednesday as the required day in‑office. If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Some out of the area and/or overnight travel may occasionally be required.

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