Senior Director, Advancement

ABOUT NCFP
The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) is a network of
philanthropic families committed to a world that is vibrant,
equitable, and resilient. We share proven practices, work through
common challenges, and learn together to strengthen our ability to
effect meaningful change. As we navigate individual journeys of
reflection and transformation, we see the results of intentional,
impactful giving. 

We promote open inquiry and ongoing reflection to advance the
practice of family philanthropy, and we value the partnerships and
mutual respect that make it possible for families to discover their
purpose and possibilities. 

NCFP offers a range of programs and services to foster learning for
philanthropic families. We understand family philanthropy has many
points of inflection—moments to embrace proven practices and
advance momentum or to stall out due to uncertainty and lack of
clarity. All of our programs are rooted in a
Family Giving Lifecycle that provides easy onramps for families
to connect with us—to begin planning, learning, and accessing
custom support and resources that enhance family philanthropy
across all stages of development and operations.

Our decades of experience working with philanthropic families
uniquely position us as a reliable partner who meets families where
they are and provides the support and services they need to move
forward with long-term planning and day-to-day decision making with
confidence. 

NCFP is in the fourth year of implementing a strategic
plan that calls for both an expansion in the number of
families served as well as a deepening of their engagement toward
more effective practices. The program model is shifting to
prioritize relationship cultivation and management, creating more
tailored content. 

Community members will be more deeply engaged, resulting in
stronger outcomes for family giving and increased support for
NCFP’s business model. The Senior Director, Advancement, will join
a dynamic team focused on strengthening the internal organization
to best serve and support external partners and the broader
philanthropy sector.

For more about the National Center for Family Philanthropy, please
visit: www.ncfp.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION 
NCFP seeks a strategic, proactive, highly relational Senior
Director, Advancement (Senior Director), to join the thoughtful,
collaborative, and dedicated NCFP team and be responsible for the
overall strategic direction and management of NCFP’s advancement
and fundraising strategies with accountability for setting,
executing, and meeting annual and multi-year revenue goals.
Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer and partnering closely with
the President & CEO, the Senior Director leads a team of three
and works collaboratively across the organization, serving as a key
champion and model of NCFP’s intentional culture and ethos.

The ideal candidate is a goals-driven fundraiser who thrives
externally, elevating and amplifying awareness for NCFP,
identifying and cultivating relationships with individuals across
the complex landscape of the broader philanthropic community, and
acting as a force for good in the sector. They also thrive
internally as a trusted, strategic thinker and thought partner,
working in close collaboration with colleagues. The ideal candidate
empowers and inspires their team, bringing a strong action
orientation and a management spirit that balances thoughtfulness
with execution. They bring a mindset of curiosity, humility, and an
ability to listen to individuals and members and provide timely
information to the program team and other internal partners about
the educational needs and challenges facing NCFP’s member
network.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven fundraiser, strategist,
team leader, and relationship manager who is passionate about
expanding the traditional impact of family philanthropy toward an
intersectional and equitable model. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising Strategy and Network Growth: 

Develop, iterate, operationalize, and lead NCFP’s
fundraising and growth strategy, ensuring NCFP meets revenue goals,
including a robust pipeline of unrestricted gift opportunities
Evaluate and innovate on NCFP’s current revenue
model
Deepen funding relationships with current NCFP
members, key institutional donors, and the broader philanthropic
community
Identify and cultivate relationships to increase
support from new donors and partners
Design, operationalize, and implement a variety of
diverse earned revenue opportunities, including sponsorship of
NCFP’s annual forum and regional convenings
Assess, make recommendations, and oversee the
implementation of updates to NCFP’s membership contribution levels
to ensure NCFP remains competitive within the broader PSO
landscape

Network Member and Partner Engagement: 

Lead NCFP’s network membership acquisition,
engagement, and retention strategy
Build, steward, and deepen relationships with network
members and partners, increasing engagement and investment across a
diverse community of stakeholders
With humility and curiosity, build, maintain, and
engage NCFP’s network of 420 members and partners
Proactively seek out opportunities to meet and listen
deeply to prospective members in the hopes of welcoming them to the
NCFP network
Work closely with the Senior Manager, Data to ensure
decision-making is informed by accurate and robust data
Work closely with the other Senior Directors
(Programs, Communications, and Knowledge) to capture and analyze
information gleaned from member outreach and relationship-building
meetings in order to inform program development, communications,
and network-weaving strategies

Team and Organizational Leadership: 

Provide day-to-day leadership for and support the
development of a highly dedicated and high-impact three-person
team
Guided by principles of equity and understanding of
capacity, the Director will delineate and support each team
member’s ownership in the execution of the network engagement
strategies
Serve as a key organizational champion of culture,
upholding a focus that centers the intersectional aspects of equity
and racial equity
Manage organizational resources, remove barriers, and
provide creative solutions to the team in order to achieve
organizational goals and objectives
Serve as a visible and core member of the leadership
team and contribute strongly to cross-disciplinary teamwork,
collaboration, and planning for the organization
Identify and encourage opportunities for professional
development and leadership
Strengthen connections and collaboration across the
organization, specifically with finance and accounting, to ensure
accurate forecasting

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NCFP recognizes that not every candidate will bring every element
of the competencies, skills, and experiences listed below and
welcomes candidates with various backgrounds.

Passion for NCFP’s mission and commitment to
increasing the impact family philanthropy can have in improving the
lives of others
An entrepreneurial, hands-on, strategic leader who
sets reasonable goals and expectations balanced with empathy and
humility when building and maintaining relationships
Experience across multiple facets of fundraising,
including with high-net-worth individuals and institutional donors,
including experience making direct asks and meeting/exceeding
fundraising goals
Proven leadership experience with strong team
management skills, including the ability to coach, direct, and
inspire a multidisciplinary team toward a common goal
Highly developed emotional intelligence and active
listening skills, and the ability to use interpersonal and
relational skills to facilitate strong collaboration with both
internal and external partners
Knowledge of the broader philanthropic ecosystem;
experience within a membership or philanthropy-serving organization
is a plus
Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and oral
communication skills, including the ability to collect, review,
synthesize, and present information and findings
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines within
designated timeframes as well as demonstrated resourcefulness in
setting priorities; strong organizational skills and exceptional
attention to detail with the ability to work both
independently
Superb public communication skills and experience
participating in national and regional convenings as a panelist or
keynote speaker
Commitment to building equity into systems,
structures, and policies for the team as well as for the NCFP’s
members and partners
An optimistic outlook and the humor, integrity,
kindness, and patience necessary to work within a transformative
environment

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 plus an
annual merit-based bonus and benefits, which include flexible PTO,
12 holidays, 1-week July office closure, 1-week December office
closure, new parent leave, 100% employee premium paid for
medical/dental/vision insurance, and generous premium subsidies for
dependents (medical insurance has $0 individual and family
deductibles), 5% retirement contribution, short and long-term
disability, life insurance, and professional development
support. 

Staff are working in a hybrid environment, with a required two days
per week in the office (Tuesdays mandatory and second day is
flexible). Employees are welcome to work in the office more
often. 

 

The National Center for Family Philanthropy is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of NCFP to ensure equal
employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, age, disability, marital status,
citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by law. NCFP prohibits any such discrimination or
harassment.