Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts)

• Lead Room to Grow's major gift ($5K+) strategy and execution, managing a portfolio of 100-125 high-net-worth individuals and family foundations.
• Build and implement strategies to grow and diversify the individual donor pipeline across regional markets, securing at least $100K in new revenue over 12-18 months.
• Serve as an advisor to the CEO and Board on high net worth prospects, board recruitment, and fundraising engagement.
• Represent Room to Grow externally in the NYC community, raising the organization's profile and impact through thought leadership and strategic relationship-building.

This role directly enables Room to Grow to provide critical support to families with young children (ages 0-3) by securing the philanthropic resources needed to sustain and expand their strengths-based program, ensuring strong starts in childhood lead to strong outcomes in life.

• Senior-level experience in advancement, development, or revenue roles with a track record of driving fundraising strategy and results.
• Proven success as a frontline fundraiser securing and stewarding gifts in the $5K-$100K+ range.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders and supporting Board in fundraising efforts.
• Deep understanding of advancement operations, including pipeline management, performance tracking, and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).

Hybrid role requiring at least 2 days/week in South Bronx, NY office. Willingness to travel domestically (5-10%) and work occasional evenings/weekends. Reasonable accommodations provided. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values.

Room to Grow partners with families during the critical early years (ages 0-3) through a unique, strengths-based program, offering personalized support and resources to nurture children's growth and development. They operate in New York and Boston with a team of 40+ passionate members.