Director, Philanthropy – Military Services

Centerstone

Director of Philanthropy for Centerstone’s Military Services managing relationships with military-focused donors. Leading national fundraising strategy and collaborating with local teams to secure donations.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

fundraisingdonor portfolio managementfundraising strategy developmentdonor discoverydonor cultivationdonor solicitationdonor stewardshippresentation skills

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationconsultationstrategic thinking

Tools & Technologies

philanthropy management tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Industry Keywords

military mental healthveteran issuesmilitary-connected familiesphilanthropyWounded Warrior Project

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage a national portfolio of donors interested in military and veteran mental health.
Serve as the internal philanthropic expert on Centerstone’s Military Services and the Cohen Military Family Clinics.
Attend Military Services Board meetings and Cohen Advisory Council meetings and serve as the Foundation’s representative.
Build strong working relationships with senior Military Services program leaders across Centerstone and the Military Services Board of Directors.
Identify, solicit, cultivate, ask and steward national prospects interested in veteran and military family mental health.
Work alongside Military Services leadership and board to strengthen, build and steward relationships with key national partners such as Wounded Warrior Project and other military‑aligned organizations.
Develop case materials and funding opportunities specific to military services.
Partner with the Senior Director and Director of Major Gifts on national strategy for military‑focused philanthropy.
Support and provide consultation and strategy to market Philanthropy Senior Directors, Directors and managers as they work to secure local military services donations within their markets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
Seven years of relevant experience required.
Progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure gifts
Experience managing a donor portfolio
Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies
Experience working with corporate, foundation, and individual donors
Experience conducting donor discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Experience presenting to senior executives, boards, and high-net-worth individuals
Knowledge of military culture, veteran issues, and military-connected families
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel nationally (often 30–50%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program