The Asst. Director, Leadership Giving is a major gifts officer position for our annual campaign. The position is responsible to prospect, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward Tocqueville ($10k and up annually) and Leadership ($1k and up) level gifts. This position will have direct responsibility for a portfolio of 100+ current and prospective major donors and have co-responsibility for growth of the Leadership Circle which is 1000+ donors.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Qualify, cultivate, and solicit individual prospective donors for UWGLV from an assigned portfolio (20% of time)
- Steward and solicit existing individual donors for UWGLV’s annual campaign from an assigned portfolio (20% of time)
- Collaborate on strategy for growth of Tocqueville and Leadership level gifts (5% of time)
- Lead the strategy to increase Leadership Circle giving (20% of time)
- Engage with and support Tocqueville Cabinet Volunteers (10% of time)
- Record activities, update donor information and utilize data in our CRM software. (5% of time)
- Collaborate with Relationship Managers to manage assigned individual donors who are in Workplace Campaigns (5% of time)
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree considered in lieu of work experience.
Skills/Experience:
- 5-plus years of professional work experience in a range of ANY of the following: major gifts solicitation, donor stewardship, fund-raising, direct appeals, high net-worth individual sales, working with board and committee members in a not-for-profit setting; a related
Skills
- Comfort and proficiency with presentation and compelling communication skills both one-on-one and with groups.
- Proven experience in personal relationship building, socializing professionally in both intimate settings and at larger social events.
- Familiarity with database software and customer service / donor management software.
- Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way.
- Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWGLV business must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 28 2018
Active Until:
Sep 28 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit