Director, Major Gifts
About the role
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is seeking a Director of Major Gifts who can balance competitive drive with genuine collaboration, someone who takes time to understand the team, values what is already working, and leads thoughtful change when it is needed. In this role, you will guide a talented team responsible for individual, corporate, and foundation giving; manage relationships with donors capable of making transformational gifts; and help advance annual fundraising goals of more than $6 million. We are looking for an accomplished fundraising leader who develops people, strengthens a positive and healthy team culture, and models a sustainable approach to high performance and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to annual department revenue goal of $6m+
- Provides leadership that will set up team members for success in meeting and exceeding goals
- Ability to secure major gift commitments ranging from $50k to eight figures
- Serves as a leader in commitment to utilizing the CRM in all aspects of portfolio management including maintaining database integrity through timely, accurate, and comprehensive recording of actions taken with prospects
- Partners with staff across the institution, as well as initiative teams to develop and implement fundraising strategies in order to meet established goals and objectives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- 7 years' experience in fundraising/sales experience, with 5 years' experience with six figure and larger gifts
- 5 years' experience supervising staff
- Able to work evenings and weekends, as needed
- Able to travel locally and nationally, as needed
Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have
- Experience with endowment strategy
- Data driven
- Internal and external strategic mindset
Pay
$120,000 - $150,000/year
Schedule
Monday through Friday, with availability on evenings and weekends, as needed
Direct Reports: 6