Director of Philanthropy

Job overview

The Director of Philanthropy role is onsite in Middletown, RI, with a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week; compensation is not specified. Newport Mental Health provides person-centered, trauma-informed services for people affected by mental illness and substance use disorders across Newport County. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the director leads the organization’s integrated philanthropy program to diversify revenue, grow charitable support, and strengthen donor relationships. The role coordinates fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, grants, campaigns, events, and partnerships with leadership, the board, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

What you'll do

• Set philanthropy strategy, annual plans, revenue goals, budgets, and benchmarks
• lead donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention
• oversee giving programs, campaigns, grants, sponsorships, and fundraising events
• direct prospect research and portfolio management
• partner on donor communications
• support board, executive, staff, and volunteer fundraising
• oversee gift administration and donor-intent compliance
• maintain donor database integrity and confidentiality
• monitor fundraising analytics and performance
• represent the organization at community events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

director of philanthropy

middletown ri

newport mental health

fundraising

donor stewardship

major gifts

grants

campaigns

sponsorships

37.5 hours per week

occasional evening or weekend events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Three weeks of paid time off to start, additional PTO for director-level roles, up to 11 paid holidays, flex holiday, personal and sick time, $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive, medical/dental/vision coverage, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, 403(b), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and wellness resources.

Why this role

The posting lists a $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive and occasional evening or weekend work for donor, sponsorship, and special events as needed.

About the employer

Newport County Community Mental Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.