Director, Individual Giving (Job ID: 2026-3840)
The Brookings Institution, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Director, Individual Giving (Job ID: 2026-3840)
Location:
US-DC-Washington (Hybrid)
Type:
Regular, Full-Time
# of Openings:
1
Category:
Development
Resident Employee:
Hybrid
Equal-Opportunity Employer:
The Brookings Institutional policy provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, citizenship status, family responsibilities, gender identity or expression, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination as required by law.
Overview The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world. To advance this mission, we focus on developing economic growth strategies, expanding economic and social opportunity for all, revitalizing U.S. democratic institutions, and advancing peace and security worldwide. Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth.
The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Our team employs a constituency‑based fundraising model, working directly with research programs and the executive office to set a comprehensive strategy that supports our scholars’ work.
Responsibilities The Director, Individual Giving is a vital member of the Development team, raising funds and managing donor relationships with individual donors. The role reports to the Managing Director, Individual Giving and works closely with scholars and colleagues across the organization to grow revenue, secure major gifts, and deepen engagement.
Fundraising (70%) : Develop and manage a personal portfolio of major gift donors, identify and prioritize cultivation and solicitation plans, partner with senior leadership on strategic and tactical business plans, steward top donors, communicate fundraising needs, and stay abreast of fundraising trends.
Fundraising Strategy and Alternative Revenue Streams (30%) : Identify, cultivate, and secure revenue streams through strategic partnerships, coordinate cross‑programmatic fundraising efforts, and collaborate on core needs and program‑unrestricted support strategies.
Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements : Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum six years of successful fundraising experience with individuals, including proven history of soliciting gifts of at least $100,000. Demonstrated success in meeting financial goals, analyzing challenges, and formulating solutions. Experience working with senior leadership, high‑level volunteers, donors, and complex organizations.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements : Comprehensive understanding of institutional development (campaigns, annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, fundraising information systems, prospect research, stewardship). Ability to conceptualize, plan, and implement strategic approaches to building relationships and securing philanthropic support. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with high‑net‑worth individuals in diverse settings. Team player with strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills. Decisive, diplomatic, resourceful, and professional with integrity, honesty, and trust.
Benefits Brookings offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous time off, and workplace flexibility.
Additional Information Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as a single document, and if applying to multiple Brookings openings, include a position‑specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, first‑generation college goers, and other factors protected by law.
Other Job ID: 2026-3840 | PI283664655
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US-DC-Washington (Hybrid)
Type:
Regular, Full-Time
# of Openings:
1
Category:
Development
Resident Employee:
Hybrid
Equal-Opportunity Employer:
The Brookings Institutional policy provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, citizenship status, family responsibilities, gender identity or expression, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination as required by law.
Overview The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world. To advance this mission, we focus on developing economic growth strategies, expanding economic and social opportunity for all, revitalizing U.S. democratic institutions, and advancing peace and security worldwide. Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth.
The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Our team employs a constituency‑based fundraising model, working directly with research programs and the executive office to set a comprehensive strategy that supports our scholars’ work.
Responsibilities The Director, Individual Giving is a vital member of the Development team, raising funds and managing donor relationships with individual donors. The role reports to the Managing Director, Individual Giving and works closely with scholars and colleagues across the organization to grow revenue, secure major gifts, and deepen engagement.
Fundraising (70%) : Develop and manage a personal portfolio of major gift donors, identify and prioritize cultivation and solicitation plans, partner with senior leadership on strategic and tactical business plans, steward top donors, communicate fundraising needs, and stay abreast of fundraising trends.
Fundraising Strategy and Alternative Revenue Streams (30%) : Identify, cultivate, and secure revenue streams through strategic partnerships, coordinate cross‑programmatic fundraising efforts, and collaborate on core needs and program‑unrestricted support strategies.
Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements : Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum six years of successful fundraising experience with individuals, including proven history of soliciting gifts of at least $100,000. Demonstrated success in meeting financial goals, analyzing challenges, and formulating solutions. Experience working with senior leadership, high‑level volunteers, donors, and complex organizations.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements : Comprehensive understanding of institutional development (campaigns, annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, fundraising information systems, prospect research, stewardship). Ability to conceptualize, plan, and implement strategic approaches to building relationships and securing philanthropic support. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with high‑net‑worth individuals in diverse settings. Team player with strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills. Decisive, diplomatic, resourceful, and professional with integrity, honesty, and trust.
Benefits Brookings offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous time off, and workplace flexibility.
Additional Information Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as a single document, and if applying to multiple Brookings openings, include a position‑specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, first‑generation college goers, and other factors protected by law.
Other Job ID: 2026-3840 | PI283664655
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