[Remote] Director of Advancement & Foundation Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing is a global nursing organization dedicated to supporting nurses and their community. They are seeking a Director of Advancement & Foundation Operations to lead philanthropic growth and operational oversight, advancing the Sigma Foundation's fundraising strategy and managing a high-performing team.ResponsibilitiesPartner with the CEO to advance the philanthropic growth and development strategy for the Sigma FoundationDesign and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies the donor pipelineCultivate major donors, steward existing relationships, and engage supporters across varying stages of philanthropic engagement and giving capacityArticulate the Foundation’s mission, impact, and opportunities in ways that are compelling, clear, and motivating to donors, board members, and community partnersOversee the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, managing a small, high-performing teamBuild and sustain the systems, processes, and infrastructure that support a well-run development operation, including gift processing, donor database management, reporting, and complianceCollaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to align the Foundation’s priorities with broader organizational goalsEngage in direct donor engagement activities, including discovery calls, stewardship meetings, and pitch presentationsLead team leadership activities, checking in with staff, reviewing progress toward fundraising goals, and providing coaching and supportIdentify prospective donors, review giving trends, and analyze cultivation and stewardship strategiesSkillsExperienced development professional viewed as a fundraising leaderSuccessfully led initiatives in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardshipStrategic, relationship-based approach to philanthropic engagementExcellent storyteller with strong executive presenceAbility to compellingly articulate the Foundation's mission, impact, and opportunitiesWarm, personable leader who builds authentic relationshipsPerformance-driven with the ability to set measurable goals, track progress, and deliver resultsOpen to reimagining and evolving the Foundation's operating modelComfortable leading a small, high-performing team of approximately three to four staffStrong cultural and interpersonal fit for a collaborative Executive Leadership Team and Directors Advisory CouncilWilling and able to travel approximately every four to six weeks for donor engagements, organizational events, and in-person leadership gatheringsCFRE certification preferred; candidates not yet certified must be willing to obtain it within one year of hireBenefitsStrong health and retirement benefitsSupport professional developmentEncourage open communication and collaboration across teamsCompany OverviewSigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) – In 1922 six nurses founded Sigma at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, now the Indiana University School of Nursing, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It was founded in 1922, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.sigmanursing.org/.