Fund Development Gifts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors as well as prospects.

• Create and implement strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention aimed at enhancing philanthropic contributions.

• Conduct visits, meetings, presentations, and engagement activities with donors to foster meaningful relationships and secure financial gifts.

• Work in partnership with senior leadership and volunteer leaders on strategies for major gift cultivation and solicitation.

• Assist with planned giving, endowment, and legacy giving initiatives as assigned.

• Identify, assess, and nurture new donor prospects through research, networking, and outreach within the community.

• Draft proposals, solicitation materials, gift agreements, and stewardship reports.

• Supervise the Fund Development Coordinator to ensure efficient donor engagement and fundraising operations.

• Formulate and execute strategies to obtain philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations in alignment with GSNI's mission.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of fundraising principles, donor engagement techniques, and best practices in stewardship.

• Capability to work at least 37.5 hours per week; availability during weekends and evenings may be required.

• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking abilities.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or nonprofit management.

• Proficiency in inspiring philanthropic investment through persuasive communication and storytelling.

• Capacity to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret fundraising data and performance metrics effectively.

• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• A Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Options

• Dental Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Retirement Savings

• Paid Vacation (15 days/year)

• Paid Sick Time (12 days/year)

• Paid Holidays (12/year)

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Student Loans)

• Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)

• Paid Accident Insurance