Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our organization as a Director of Major Gifts. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing our capital campaign efforts with the goal of raising significant funds to support our organization's mission and strategic initiatives. As the Director of Major Gifts, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring the success of our capital campaign.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Develop and implement a comprehensive capital campaign strategy to achieve fundraising goals and objectives.

•    Conduct thorough research to identify potential donors, funding, and naming opportunities that align with the organization's mission and campaign objectives.

•    Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential major donors, corporate partners, and foundations to secure financial support.

•    Collaborate with the executive team and board members to create compelling campaign messaging and fundraising materials.

•    Plan and execute a variety of fundraising and awareness events to engage donors and generate support for the capital campaign.

•    Utilize various communication channels in conjunction with the development team, including social media, email marketing, and direct mail, to promote the capital campaign and engage with donors.

•    Responsible for ensuring agency has marketing materials and a dedicated website necessary for a successful campaign.

•    Develop and manage a comprehensive donor stewardship program to recognize and cultivate long-term relationships with campaign contributors.

•    Monitor and track campaign progress, prepare regular reports, and provide updates to the CEO, board members, and campaign committee.

•    Work closely with volunteers and campaign committees to mobilize community support and maximize fundraising efforts.

•    Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in capital campaign fundraising and incorporate innovative strategies into campaign planning and execution.

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, fundraising, marketing, or business administration.

•    Proven experience (at least 5 years) in successful capital campaign fundraising, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

•    Strong understanding of fundraising principles and strategies, particularly in major gifts and donor cultivation.

•    Proficiency in using fundraising software, donor databases, and other relevant tools.

•    Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.

Required Skills:

•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

•    Demonstrated ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and plans.

•    Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

•    Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

•    Passion for the organization's mission and a strong commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Disclaimer: This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to essential job duties. All duties, responsibilities, and requirements are vital to the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.