Senior Director, Major Gifts

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

📋 Description

• Direct the strategy for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of significant donors and prospects.

• Personally engage in the cultivation, solicitation, and closure of investments ranging from five to seven figures.

• Oversee a portfolio of major donors and high-capacity prospects through every phase of the donor lifecycle.

• Create concept notes, proposals, cases for support, and various communications for donors.

• Take responsibility for meeting annual revenue targets through effective portfolio management.

• Spearhead the development and implementation of the major gifts growth strategy, with an annual expansion of the donor portfolio.

• Establish and maintain a pipeline of high-capacity donors through diligent research and outreach efforts.

• Collaborate with various departments within the organization to realize philanthropic opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7-10+ years of direct fundraising experience with a proven track record in securing transformative gifts.

• Demonstrated success in expanding a major gift portfolio and effectively closing new major contributions.

• History of working alongside CEOs, board members, and senior executives on intricate fundraising strategies and solicitations.

• Proven ability to influence fundraising strategy, build donor pipelines, and enhance portfolio growth.

• Outstanding relationship management, communication, and strategic planning abilities.

• Strong judgment, initiative, and an aptitude for thriving in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

• Familiarity with CRM systems for managing donor portfolios and fundraising strategies; experience with Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous.

• A keen interest in public charter school education, public policy, advocacy, and/or civic engagement.

🏝️ Benefits

• We cover 100% of an employee’s medical, dental, and vision premiums, and 50% for spouses and dependents, including an HRA to cover 100% of in-network medical deductibles.

• 403(b) retirement account with up to a 6% match after 90 days of employment.

• Automatic life insurance coverage, short- and long-term disability coverage, and FSA.

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• 25 PTO days annually, plus every federal holiday and an additional week off at year-end.

• Monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular service, along with a $500 home office setup stipend during your first 90 days.