Manager Philanthropy Major Gifts

Job Summary

You will serve as the primary Foundation development staff responsible for growing and maintaining a comprehensive major gifts program. You will research prospects and major donors to build strong relationships, and actively develop a major giving pipeline of larger gifts and increased revenue.

Responsibilities

• Research prospects and major donors to build strong relationships
• Develop and implement written cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
• Oversee and develop major gift program engagement and involvement of Foundation trustees, volunteers, and staff
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and other leaders to identify and support approved potential programs and projects
• Develop and implement cases for support and all necessary proposals and materials for successful activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, or a combination of education and/or additional job-related experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree
• Minimum three (3) years of not-for-profit fundraising and development experience required
• Minimum one (1) year direct work experience as a fundraising professional with a major gift portfolio required

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus program
• Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed)
• Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction
• 25 days PTO accrued annually