Director of Leadership Giving

About this position:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secure major gifts at the five- and six-figure levels.
• Manage an existing portfolio of 100 to 150 donors and prospects.
• Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including C.A.S.E.’s donor database and wealth screening tools.
• Work with the Development department to align efforts and set goals.
• Create and implement moves management plans.
• Make direct, face-to-face solicitations and work with organizational leadership and program staff to develop individualized donor strategies; support the overall efforts of the Development team.
• Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.
• Track and report progress using specific metrics.
• Works in close partnership with the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications on external relations and fundraising strategies.
• Manages signature fundraising events in partnership with Marketing and Communications and outside consultants.
• Liaison to the Board Development Committee and its work.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Attends and actively participates a variety of internal and/or external meetings, committees and/or events which may not be job related, but are related to the agency’s clients, mission, and/or its employees, such as but not limited to, All Staff Meetings, Board Meetings, Development Committee Meetings, Departmental Meetings, Employee annual and or ad-hoc benefits meetings, agency galas, etc.
• Performs other related duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.
• At least seven years of relevant work experience, including at least five years of front-line fundraising and working with individual donors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of individual donors at the five- and six-figure levels.
• Demonstrated work experience and donor contacts in mission-aligned areas.
• Ability to develop and initiate new strategies.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work effectively with diverse constituencies and effectively develop relationships that enhance overall development goals.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously.
• Skilled at articulating compelling cases for leadership gifts support.
• Ability to use data and CRM systems to set fundraising strategy and priorities, measure outcomes, and drive superior performance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, mediation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Support for C.A.S.E.’s mission.

Salary & Benefits:

• Commitment to Excellence
• Collaborative Culture of Innovation
• Dedication to Compassion and Integrity