National Director, Leadership Giving

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100-125 major and principal gift donors and prospects
• Execute independent gift strategies for $100K-$500K and collaborate on $500K-$1M solicitations
• Develop $1M+ gift strategies with AVP as co-owner of critical decisions
• Achieve personal annual revenue goals, typically starting at $2.5M-$3M in first year
• Maintain consistent pipeline with 10-15 qualified $1M+ prospects at all times
• Engage AVP as thought partner during strategy development and portfolio reviews
• Build and sustain relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families

Qualifications

• 8+ years of major gift fundraising experience closing gifts of $500,000 or more
• Experience in complex, chapter-based organization preferred
• Proven ability to develop and execute principal gift strategies, with qualified pipeline of $1M+ prospects
• Collaborative working style with senior leadership on complex accounts
• Strong relationship management skills with donors and cross-functional teams
• Ability to craft and present multi-asset gift strategies including planned and blended gifts
• Proficient in Salesforce or similar CRM, with strong data-driven approach

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with optional benefits
• Flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Performance-based bonuses
• Generous paid time off