As the Director of Major and Legacy Gifts you will design, develop and implement our Major and Planned Giving Programs. You’ll be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major and planned gift prospects. An ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our mission is critical. You’ll be expected to energize team members and inspire prospects.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Secure major gifts at the $100,000 level with the goal of raising $1,000,000 major gifts and $1,000,000 in planned gifts annually
- Manage existing portfolio of 150 donors and prospects
- Identify major gift prospects by analyzing factors that predict a donor’s ability and enthusiasm to give
- Cultivate major gift donations by building valuable relationships with major gift prospects
- Adhere to moves management system in CRM and enter information in a timely manner
- Responsible for oversight of the United Way’s planned giving program, including: staffing of the Legacy Committee, promotion of planned giving opportunities, and solicitation and cultivation of prospective and current planned giving donors
- Work with the Head of Major Gifts on annual planning, budgeting and goal setting for major and planned gift related activities
- Assist in the recruitment of leadership volunteer solicitors and develops their fundraising capacities
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of five years’ experience in nonprofit major gifts and planned giving fundraising, or with proven major gift experience, capacity to learn and implement a complex planned giving program
- Proven experience cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors resulting in $50,000 + gifts
- Strong interpersonal written communication and presentation skills
- Proven experience with the development and implementation of administrative functions
- Ability to handle calmly and efficiently situations ranging from routine to highly complex
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of attention to detail and minimum supervision
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $71,000 to $80,000 per year
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 13 2018
Active Until:
Jan 13 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit