Strategic Partnerships Director

Spy Hop is seeking a seasoned fundraising professional to join our dynamic development team

in a newly created senior-level role. The Strategic Partnerships Director will focus on

increasing individual and major gifts, cultivating new and existing corporate sponsorships, and

leading integrated fundraising campaigns that strengthen donor engagement and grow revenue.

Reporting to the Development Director, this position is a key part of Spy Hop’s fundraising

strategy and will work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure we

meet our annual revenue goals. It is a highly collaborative and strategic role that contributes

directly to the success of major initiatives and supports a culture of philanthropy across the

organization.

The Strategic Partnerships Director will lead cross-functional fundraising projects such as Giving

Tuesday, the Year-End Appeal, recurring donor programs (the Spy Hop CREW), and our

signature Annual Benefit fundraising event. They will also play a lead role in donor

segmentation and communications while identifying opportunities to cultivate deeper

relationships with individual donors and business partners alike.

The ideal candidate combines high-level strategy with hands-on project management, is

energized by teamwork, enjoys meeting and working with people in the community, and has a

track record of successfully growing fundraising revenue through innovative, data-informed

approaches. Responsibilities also include campaign reporting, donor tracking, PCI compliance,

and ongoing evaluation of return on investment, strongly emphasizing collaboration, efficiency, 

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and donor engagement.

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Duties & Responsibilities

● Directs, tracks, and reports on the work of Spy Hop's annual giving through strategic

efforts, outreach, analytics, and data-driven decisions. Builds a multi-channel approach

to cultivation, solicitation, education, and stewardship that includes face-to-face, direct

mail, email, text, social media, giving days, volunteers, events, matching gifts, digital

campaigns, and writing compelling proposals as needed.

● Cross-functionally directs projects that include project members from diverse Spy Hop

teams for fundraising events and campaigns, including the Annual Benefit, the

End-of-Year Appeal, the recurring donor program (i.e., the CREW), and Giving Tuesday.

Ensures campaign strategies are in place, directs the team in fulfilling and tracking tasks,

reports results to leadership, and assesses ROI.

● Leads Spy Hop's signature Annual Benefit fundraising event planning and execution.

● Oversees and effectively directs fundraising efforts, creates new funding opportunities,

extends the annual giving program to greater audiences, and maintains a donor

stewardship program.

● Ensures campaigns and outreach efforts are appropriately segmented, timed, and

coordinated with other campaigns and Spy Hop events and aligned with Spy Hop’s

brand and overall marketing and communication strategy.

● Utilizes multiple software programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Blackbaud

Raiser's Edge database, Blackbaud Merchant Services.

● Ensures PCI compliance through fundraising efforts.

● Directs annual giving. Creates a culture of donor-centric care, encouragement, and

accountability. Sets goals for fundraising efforts, efficient response, reporting, tracking,

stewardship, accountability, and quality control. Coordinates with Spy Hop teams on the

use of annual giving resources.

● Other duties as assigned may include supporting Spy Hop and Annual Giving priorities in

engagement-focused events and seeking opportunities for professional development

that will enhance job performance, including building networks within the business

community and with colleagues at peer institutions.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

● Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication, Public Relations, English, or a related

field, or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of

education).

● Three to five years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, business, public

relations, annual, corporate, or foundation giving, which includes two years of budgeting

and supervisory experience.

● Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

● Best practices in annual giving and donor engagement.

● Fundraising principles, gift processing protocols, and PCI compliance.

● Diversity, equity, and inclusion in donor relations and community engagement.

Skills:

● Project management, including creating task lists and using tools like Monday.com.

● Strong writing and presentation skills; able to craft compelling proposals and appeals.

● Proficient in Excel (formulas, pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint, and database systems.

Abilities:

● Build and sustain meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and community

members.

● Manage multiple projects with attention to detail and strategic oversight.

● Adapt and problem-solve in fast-paced, changing environments.

● Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and clarity across diverse audiences.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience; salary range $70,000 - $80,000.

Optional tiered benefits package starts with 50% health, dental, and vision, 3% IRA match, 20

days PTO, 15 paid holidays, 7 days wellness/sick. Spy Hop is committed to its employees'

professional growth and development and, as such, offers paid time off for employees to attend

conferences, trainings, and other activities to support them in their positions.

How to Apply: No phone calls, please. Please email your resume, cover letter, one writing sample, and

references to:

Email: awhite@spyhop.org

Spy Hop Productions

Attn: Adam White, Development Director

208 W. Harvey Milk Blvd.

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101