Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. designs and implements a college/university fundraising program in the area of special and deferred gifts. Devises and executes plans to qualify, contact, and cultivate potential new donors. Being a Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a department/division. The Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About the position: We currently have a Major Gifts Officer (West Region) position available. The Major Gift Officer serves as the prospect manager for a portfolio of identified and prospective major gift donors within their applicable region. This individual is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and closure of gifts supporting organizational priorities in the range of $10,000 - $100,000. They help develop and implement solicitation strategies with the Foundation Fighting Blindness team and collaborates with leadership and staff to maximize fundraising strategy and revenue.
This person will have experience and expertise in all areas of the major gift work continuum/moves management including identification, cultivation, solicitation, gift closure and a basic knowledge of Planned Giving.
Essential Responsibilities Include:
The successful candidate will have:
Position specifics:
To apply: Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to HR@fightblindness.org. Please provide examples of personally solicited individual gift achievements.
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