Major Gifts Manager manages and implements a philanthropic gift program to nurture and solicit relationships with corporate, institutional, and major donors. Develops a portfolio of existing and potential donors and a strategy to enhance and extend relationships to generate philanthropic revenue. Being a Major Gifts Manager organizes events and meetings with prospects to raise awareness of the organization's mission and highlight accomplishments and ongoing funding needs. Makes regular personal contact with key contributors to strengthen relations with the organization. Additionally, Major Gifts Manager oversees proposal preparation and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Major Gifts Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Major Gifts Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation seeks a skilled Director of Major Gifts to join our team in achieving our major gift fundraising and planned giving program objectives. Reporting to the Foundation President, the Director of Major Gifts will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective major gift donors and planned giving donors. This involves prospect research and developing effective solicitation strategies as well as stewarding donors throughout the major giving process.
The Director of Major Gifts will compile this information in a donor portfolio with emphasis on gifts of $50,000 or greater. This individual will also work with our board members and staff leaders to coordinate and execute long-term fundraising initiatives.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Our ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree and at least five years of major gift/planned giving experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofits. They will also have a thorough background in fundraising best practices and donor databases for managing donor and solicitation records.