Associate Director - Major Gifts

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Description

•Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts, the Associate Director, Major Gifts serves as the strategic territorial leader to identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors and prospects. •Work closely with development partners organization wide to ensure revenue goals are achieved. •Personally carry a portfolio of 125-150 prospects each and actively manage relationships with those prospects, raising a minimum of $1,000,000 annually. •Responsible for establishing effective partnerships and collaborations with foundations, supporters, volunteers, and community leaders.

Requirements

•Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience •Three to five years’ experience in development with a minimum of one year of experience in soliciting major gifts •Proven track record of closing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals •Ability to quickly develop rapport and strong relationships with donors •Operate effectively both as a highly self-motivated and independent contributor, as well as, in a team environment and a member of a cross functional team •Knowledge of development principles, fund raising techniques and ethics, including moves management donor strategies •Possess integrity, maturity and ethical awareness; ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality •Excellent leadership, communication, and managerial skills •Strong written, verbal, telephone, and interpersonal skills •Outstanding listening skills are a must •Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail •Ability to travel extensively including but not limited to donor visits in your region, Home Office locations and attendance at Association events as required or requested

Benefits

•Healthcare benefits •401(k) plan with employer match •Short-term and long-term disability coverage •Basic life insurance •Well-being benefits •Paid time off •Several paid holidays