Regional Director of Philanthropy - Western Region

Regional Director of Philanthropy – Western Region

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Position Summary

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The Regional Director of Philanthropy, Westcoast Region, serves as a frontline fundraising professional responsible for securing transformational philanthropic investments that advance the mission of the Epilepsy Foundation.

This position manages a portfolio of approximately 75–100 qualified major gift donors and prospects with the capacity to make annual gifts of $25,000 or more.

Reporting to the Vice President of Individual Giving, the Regional Director of Philanthropy develops and executes strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans designed to inspire philanthropic investment in the Foundation’s highest priorities, including research, advocacy, education, patient services, and innovation.

The Regional Director works collaboratively with Foundation leadership, affiliate partners, volunteers, physicians, researchers, grateful families, and other key stakeholders to identify and engage donors whose philanthropic interests align with the Foundation’s mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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### Major Gift Fundraising & Portfolio Management – 60%

• Manage an active portfolio of approximately 75–100 qualified major gift donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $25,000 or more.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward major gift commitments in support of the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
• Develop comprehensive donor engagement strategies and individualized moves management plans for assigned prospects.
• Conduct regular in-person, virtual, and telephone meetings with donors and prospects to strengthen relationships and advance philanthropic commitments.
• Prepare compelling proposals, gift agreements, stewardship reports, and other donor communications.
• Partner with the President & CEO, Vice Preside