Director of Major Gifts

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E.A.T.O.W. Global

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E. A. T. O. W. Global is an organization focused on creating trade and investment opportunities within the creative industries. The company organizes international trade missions aimed at showcasing products and services, fostering economic relationships between Nigerian businesses and the Diaspora, especially targeting black women entrepreneurs and professionals. Through these masterclasses and events, E. A. T. O. W. Global seeks to expand the African trade landscape, emphasizing the inclusion of creative industry products and services alongside traditional commodities.

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51 - 200 employees

🤝 B2B

🏪 Marketplace

📋 Description

• As Director of Major Gifts, you will play a critical leadership role within the Resource Mobilization team, responsible for driving fundraising efforts to help secure $250k+ major gifts from private/corporate foundations and individuals. • Reporting to the Vice President of Resource Mobilization, you will play a key role in advancing Opportunity@Work’s mission by creating and stewarding high-level philanthropic partnerships that drive STARs hiring and economic mobility. • You will lead external donor engagement efforts, oversee prospecting and pipeline management, and collaborate cross-functionally to align fundraising strategy with organizational priorities. • If you are a rising leader with major gifts and experience who wants to contribute to systems-level change by building strategic relationships with key leaders in the philanthropic and workforce ecosystems, then we want to hear from you!

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a proven track record of securing major gifts and developing strong donor relationships. • A natural relationship-builder able to command a room, cultivate meaningful connections, and inspire confidence in donors and stakeholders. • Strong ability to define and structure fundraising problems, analyze data, and propose solutions to meet financial targets and metrics. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. • Highly organized with strong project management skills, able to oversee multiple donor engagements and meet deadlines. • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with experience navigating complex fundraising challenges. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams, fostering partnerships that enhance fundraising outcomes. • Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools to track donor engagement and pipeline progression. • Embody our core values of: better together, intentionally inclusive, always learning, seeking clarity to inform action, and championing empowerment. • A well-developed sense of humor and adaptability to change.