Director, Major Gifts and Individual Giving

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. Central to this mission is our work to connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public.

Building on our over 20 years of experience, we:

• Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex federal environment
• Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities nationwide
• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to advance bold reforms that seek to make our federal institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people
• Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service.

The Opportunity:

The Director, Major Gifts and Individual Giving will develop and execute a long-term fundraising strategy to significantly grow individual support for the Partnership and its programs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Development, the director will be responsible for all stages of donor and prospect relationships, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. They will use creative techniques to identify prospective donors, establish new methods for engagement and cultivation of current donors and prospects, and orchestrate staff and board members to support fundraising efforts for contributions of $5,000 or more.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated ability to identify new donors, broaden a donor base and ultimately increase annual revenue.
• Collaborative, flexible, positive team-player committed to working across teams and ensuring the success of the entire organization.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgement and decision making.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to the values of public service and the mission of the Partnership for Public Service.

Salary and Benefits:

The starting salary for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; transit benefits; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility.

Location and Travel:

Washington, DC (Hybrid). This job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. The person in this role is expected to work in the office, on average, three days per week – with Wednesday as the required day in-office. If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Some out of the area and/or overnight travel may occasionally be required.

Apply: https://driwaterstonehc.com/position/dir-mg-ig-pps/

Position Overview: https://driwaterstonehc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PO-Partnership-for-Public-Service.pdf

DRiWaterstone is proud to lead this search on behalf of the Partnership for Public Service.