Director, Major Gifts

Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of major and mid-level donor activity
• Manages the Philanthropy Assistant, Philanthropy and Stewardship Manager and Major Gift Officer when hired.
• Ensures execution of plan for cultivation and stewardship of major and mid-level donors
• Design and implement innovative strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit high-net worth donors for major gifts
• Works with volunteer constituencies in support of development/major gifts objectives
• Effectively prepares meeting materials, stewardship reports and major gift solicitations including, but not limited to solicitation materials and proposals.
• Manages communication and donor interactions.
• Work with CEO and CEAO to create new fundraising opportunities to identify and attract new donors
• Affords assistance in the oversight of Agency's special events for donors, as appropriate

Requirements

• Minimum Education, Licensure, and Work Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. A minimum of six years of progressive experience in development, major gifts and fundraising in a nonprofit work environment
• Strong presentation skills and comfortable making presentations in a variety of settings
• Prior experience working in the nonprofit sector with supporting the work of a nonprofit board.
• Strong goal orientation and leadership skills.
• Works well independently and be self-motivated in initiating contacts with potential and existing donors
• Must be a highly energetic professional with a track record of building major gifts relationships and closing five and six figure gifts
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, strong analytical skills and managing multiple tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficiency in donor databases and supporting technology; experience in Virtuous a plus.
• Maintain professionalism and respect the confidentiality of donor’s personal information
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Qualifications

Starting salary 150-160K

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