Major Gifts Manager

Job Summary

• Responsible for generating significant philanthropic support for the organization.
• Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual and corporate prospects to drive increased revenue.
• Develop and manage an Individual Donor Program to increase giving and program support.

• Cultivate, solicit and steward foundation partners- manage prospect lists to identify, cultivate and solicit grants and sponsorships.
• Develop communications, tools, and other resources needed to manage a high-level fundraising program.
• Manage major donor program focused on raising and increasing gifts.
• Collaborate with Executive Director to achieve strategic goals to ensure progress towards organization’s objectives.
• Manage various aspects of organizations events/fundraisers.
• Schedule, manage and attend regular donor meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships in the community that will lead to the development of new revenue streams and greater exposure for the organization.
• Oversee all marketing and communication elements of the organization and prepare effective funding proposals, reports and customized collateral for donors.
• Collaborate with organization staff to develop new fundraising ideas, program development and implementation of other program support activities for the organization.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners, sponsors and donors.
• Attend all organization activities, board meetings, and other events as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
• 3-5 years of non-profit administrative, development, and major gifts experience.
• Knowledge of targeted fundraising techniques for foundations and corporations, with track record of successfully seeking and helping to close major gifts.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with proven time management skills, and experience creating efficient systems to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possesses a spirit of flexibility, a positive outlook and the ability to work independently and move projects forward with urgency and cooperation.
• Must demonstrate the mission, vision and values of the organization.