Positively Partners Seeks Associate Director of Development (Major Gifts Officer) — Earn Up to $115K
The Reach Out and Read, in partnership with Positively Partners, is hiring an Associate Director of Development (Major Gifts Officer). This full-time, remote role focuses on building and managing relationships with individual donors to drive fundraising growth and expand impact in early childhood literacy and health.
This is a senior-level opportunity for professionals experienced in donor engagement and major gift fundraising within mission-driven organizations.
About the Role
The Major Gifts Officer will lead efforts to cultivate and manage a portfolio of donors contributing between $1,000 and $25,000, with the goal of increasing giving and long-term engagement.
Key details:
- Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Salary: $105,000 – $115,000 annually
- Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
- Travel: 25–35% national travel required
The role reports to the National Senior Director of Development and plays a central part in expanding the organization’s donor base.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Cultivation and Engagement (75%)
The majority of the role focuses on building meaningful donor relationships.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of ~100–125 major donors
- Cultivating a broader pool of ~300 donor prospects
- Developing personalized engagement and fundraising strategies
- Creating proposals, funding opportunities, and targeted donor “asks”
- Driving donor retention, upgrades, and stewardship
Internal Collaboration (15%)
The role requires strong coordination across teams:
- Partnering with leadership on donor engagement strategies
- Supporting a culture of philanthropy across the organization
- Collaborating with affiliate networks and program staff
Data and Strategy (10%)
The officer will:
- Maintain accurate donor records in CRM systems
- Use data and analytics to guide fundraising strategies
- Support campaign development and fundraising best practices
Required Qualifications
The organization takes a flexible, holistic approach to experience but prioritizes strong fundraising and relationship-building skills.
Core requirements include:
- At least 7 years of donor-facing fundraising experience
- Proven ability to secure five-figure gifts
- Experience managing donor portfolios and long-term relationships
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to engage diverse stakeholders across different backgrounds
Candidates should also demonstrate:
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently
- Strong collaboration skills across teams and leadership levels
- Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments
Preferred Skills
Additional advantages include:
- Experience in large or national nonprofit organizations
- Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce
- Ability to use data analytics to optimize fundraising strategies
- Experience working across diverse communities and perspectives
Organizational Mission and Impact
Reach Out and Read operates at the intersection of healthcare and early childhood education. The organization integrates literacy support into pediatric care by encouraging parents to read aloud to children from birth to age five.
Key impact highlights:
- Serves 4.8 million children annually
- Operates in 6,800+ clinical sites across the U.S.
- Distributes 9 million books annually
- Works with 41,000 healthcare providers
Its evidence-based model has been shown to significantly improve early language development and family engagement.
Compensation and Benefits
The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid vacation and leave policies
- Professional development support
Work Environment
The organization emphasizes:
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Anti-racism and social justice
- Collaboration across teams and communities
It seeks candidates committed to addressing inequities affecting children and families, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds.
Conclusion
The Associate Director of Development role at Reach Out and Read is a high-impact opportunity for experienced fundraising professionals. By cultivating donor relationships and driving major gifts, the successful candidate will directly contribute to improving early childhood outcomes across the United States.
This position is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong interpersonal skills and is motivated by mission-driven work in health and education.
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