Associate Director of Development

Job description

The Associate Director of Development plays a critical role in advancing The Tree of Life's fundraising efforts, with a particular focus on cultivating and stewarding relationships within the Pittsburgh community. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this frontline fundraising position manages a portfolio of donors and prospects in the $1,000-$25,000 range while helping grow the organization's local donor pipeline. This is an in-office position based in Pittsburgh, PA. The person hired must be based in or within regular commuting distance of Pittsburgh. Responsibilities: • Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors, conducting regular cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship meetings • Develop personalized strategies to deepen donor involvement and increase support over time • Serve as a visible representative of the organization in the Pittsburgh community, building relationships with community leaders, civic organizations, and corporate partners • Support the planning and execution of donor cultivation events and stewardship gatherings • Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM and assist with proposals, stewardship reporting, and donor correspondence Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree required • Minimum 7-9 years of professional fundraising experience including direct frontline fundraising • Demonstrated success managing donor relationships and soliciting gifts • Experience with CRM/database management; availability for occasional evening and weekend events • Pittsburgh philanthropic community experience preferred Compensation: $85,000-$95,000 plus a generous benefits package. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected].