Major Gift and Digital Fundraising Manager

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Major Gift and Digital Fundraising Manager

The Major Gift and Digital Fundraising Manager manages and oversees the growth of online fundraising and engagement programs by executing effective strategies and techniques via email, website promotions, and other digital channels. Additionally, you will design, develop and implement our major gift program. You’ll be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing major gift prospects, as well as identifying new prospects. An ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our organization’s mission is key. You’ll be expected to energize team members, persuade prospects and persevere to the end.

Essential functions and core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Operating Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Participate in each step of the donor pipeline including identification; qualification through research; cultivation; briefing; request for support; and prompt follow-up, stewardship, and recognition.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the CEO and Vice President.

1. Strategy Implementation Responsibilities

• Develop individual donor strategies, along with materials, to renew and upgrade donor gifts.

1. Organizational Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to enhance relationships and create greater fundraising and outreach possibilities.
• Participate in the departmental portfolio review process and be a partner in maintaining an organized system for donor stewardship by updating constituent records, as appropriate.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience, success, and progressive responsibility in fundraising with a minimum of three to five years of experience.
• Ability to set goals strategically and oversee execution.
• High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising.
• Proven ability to interact and influence philanthropic leaders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required.