Director of Major Gifts

3 months, 4 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
HR and Recruiting
State Policy Network

State Policy Network

State Policy Network (SPN) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building and mobilizing a durable state-based infrastructure for freedom. SPN supports a network of independent state think tanks and associate partners by incubating think ta...

Diversified Consumer Services
11-50
Founded 1992

Description

  • Lead and manage the major gifts program to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
  • Coach and mentor frontline fundraisers to build long-term donor relationships.
  • Host donor strategy meetings and provide ongoing performance feedback and professional development.
  • Create customized engagement strategies for major donors and prospects.
  • Maintain accurate revenue projections and adapt strategies as donor circumstances change.
  • Partner with Development Operations to ensure timely and accurate data entry and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Strategic Partnership Advisors and senior leaders to expand prospecting efforts.
  • Prioritize general operating support while also securing funding for special projects, RFPs, special initiatives, and a mission campaign.
  • Manage a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects nationwide.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $25,000+ with a focus on $50,000+ donors.
  • Develop and structure complex and planned gifts aligned with donor interests and SPN priorities.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of SPN’s programs, funding priorities, and strategic objectives.
  • Share fundraising best practices with affiliate development leaders across the network.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of development experience, including at least 3+ years closing major gifts of $25,000+.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and coaching fundraising staff.
  • Strong commitment to advancing SPN’s mission.
  • Entrepreneurial, results-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Comfort balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office; Salesforce experience is a plus.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 40%.
  • Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter including compensation requirements and travel availability.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits included.
  • Remote work eligibility from a virtual office anywhere in the United States.
  • Rolling applications with no application deadline.

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