Campaign Lead

Campaign Planning, Execution, and Reporting

Lead day-to-day execution of the capital campaign across the quiet, major gift, and public phases.
Manage the campaign prospect pipeline in alignment with the overall campaign goals and timeline.
Monitor progress toward campaign goals and benchmarks, recommending strategy adjustments as needed.
Develop and maintain clear, consistent campaign reports for staff and volunteer leadership.

Pipeline Management and Donor Relations

Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies;
manage prospect lists, research, and briefing materials;
Prepare donor communications, proposals, and briefing materials, and support coordination and follow-up for donor engagement;
Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of donor and prospect data;
Advise on and participate in major gift solicitations as appropriate.

Volunteer Relations

Coordinate and support campaign committees, including volunteer recruitment, training, and preparation for solicitations;
Prepare materials, manage logistics, and provide updates and analysis for volunteer and senior leadership meetings.

Communications and Events

Develop and maintain campaign materials and donor communications;
Develop donor acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship strategies and support cultivation events.

Other Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships and strict confidentiality;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer;
Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive fundraising or development experience, including capital campaign and major gift fundraising
• Demonstrated experience in prospect research, cultivation, solicitation planning, and donor stewardship
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience working with boards, volunteers, donors, and consultants
• Experience supporting campaign committees or volunteer leadership groups
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or similar donor databases, with strong attention to data accuracy
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace

Compensation

$105,000-115,000 annually; Final compensation is determined by our organizational compensation methodology based on role, skill level and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after 1000 hours of work
• Generous paid vacation, training days and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)