Resilient Retreat, Inc.

Director of Major Gifts  

Are you hoping to join an organization that inspires you every single day? Where you can see the work you do impact and improve individual’s lives? An organization with purpose and results? An organization that so appreciates its employees, they offer a wide range of flexible work arrangements and benefits, and compensate their employees competitively? In a beautiful, brand new, 84-acre retreat in Sarasota?  

The new Director of Major Gifts at Resilient Retreat may just be that place for you to apply your well-honed fundraising skills to support their thriving mission. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Resilient Retreat, the Director of Major Gifts is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals, organizations, private foundations, and businesses/corporations in Major Gift fundraising activities for Resilient Retreat.   

Based on the pillars of trauma-informed care, Resilient Retreat provides free and confidential programs for survivors of abuse, first responders, and helping professionals to heal the impacts of trauma on the mind, body, and spirit. Acting as trauma navigators, Resilient Retreat helps community members impacted by trauma find resources while also receiving support. In addition to workshops and educational opportunities, Resilient Retreats offers participants the opportunity to try a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as equine therapy, yoga, art and music therapy, experiences in nature, and more. These treatments are hosted online or on our 84 acres of conservation land, providing a safe place to empower our participants towards a life of resiliency and hope. 

In addition to highly competitive compensation, Resilient Retreat cares about their own employees’ respite and health.  As a result, they offer a four-day work week; 4 weeks of paid leave; 11 holidays; multiple benefits programs, and importantly for this role, they would be willing to consider a part-time job share arrangement for two professionally qualified candidates. 

“Resilient Retreat has changed my life, given me hope and restored my faith in humanity.” 

“I am so very grateful for your efforts to help me… very grateful. 🙏 You restore my faith that there are people out there who truly care (and follow through!). I appreciate you.” 

 “Resilient Retreat has transformed my healing process."

Visit our website careers page at Careers - Resilient Retreat to see the full job description and qualifications.  Send your resume, cover letter and three references to [email protected] 

Job will remain open until filled.