Director, Individual Giving

The Director of Individual Giving provides strategic leadership for Ipas' individual giving program, overseeing a collaborative team while personally managing relationships with major and principal donors. This role balances strategic planning with frontline fundraising and works closely with executive leadership, communications, and global program staff to deepen donor engagement and grow unrestricted philanthropic revenue.Remote | Reports to the Global Director of DevelopmentAbout IpasIpas is an international nonprofit working to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights by expanding access to safe abortion and contraceptive care. Founded in 1973, Ipas partners with communities, health systems, and advocates across five continents to advance health, rights, and access for women and girls worldwide.The OpportunityFor more than 50 years, Ipas has been a global leader in advancing reproductive justice. Today, the organization is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, building on decades of impact and transformational support through The Audacious Project.The Director of Individual Giving will inherit a strong, high-performing fundraising program and lead its next phase of growth. Reporting to the Global Director of Development, this leader will expand relationships with major and principal donors, cultivate transformational philanthropy, and partner with colleagues across the organization to strengthen long-term philanthropic support for Ipas' mission.Key Responsibilities· Lead and execute Ipas' individual giving strategy, expanding relationships with major and principal donors while increasing unrestricted philanthropic revenue.· Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of transformational donors and prospects.· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Individual Giving team.· Partner with executive leadership and colleagues across Development, Communications, Finance, and global programs to strengthen donor engagement and organizational philanthropy.· Utilize fundraising analytics, portfolio management, and strategic planning to drive long-term fundraising success and operational excellence.QualificationsRequired· Demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts, including six- and seven-figure philanthropic investments.· Experience leading an individual giving, major gifts, or principal gifts fundraising program.· Proven ability to lead and develop fundraising professionals.· Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and strategic planning skills.· Experience developing donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.· Passion for advancing human rights, reproductive freedom, gender equity, or related social justice causes.· Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.Preferred· Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.· Experience fundraising for an international NGO or globally distributed organization.· Familiarity with global health, r...