Overview
Director of Major Gifts Jobs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA at United Way of Forsyth
POSITION TITLE:Director of Major Gifts
POSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Major Gifts is a leader responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of United Way Of Forsyth County’s (UWFC) Individual Giving Program. Responsible for a portfolio of major donors $10,000+ and planned gifts; the Director will be donor-centered, data-driven,innovativeand results oriented to meet fundraising goals and targets that lead to sustainable growth.
REPORTS TO:Chief Development Officer
Position
Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Manage and grow UWFC’s Tocqueville Society.(60%)
Recruit and activate volunteers to drive a major gifts strategy as part of the individual giving program.
Prepare executiveleadershipand volunteers for interactions with current and prospective major donors including briefings, meeting agendas and any required materials.
Primarily focus on individuals giving outside of workplace campaigns, but collaborate with Development colleagues to strategically engage, solicit, and steward individuals inside the workplace, as well.
Willing to travel throughout our service area to build donor relationships and solicit and close major gifts ($10,000+), completing at least 50 face-to-face and virtual visits per fiscal year.
Activate and lead a comprehensive individual giving program that facilitates donor retention and moves management at all giving levels through the design and implementation of donor strategy plans and stewardship processes that support a culture of philanthropy.(30%)
Collaborate with Chief Development Officer to build a strong pipeline of blended and deferred gifts from current annual donors.
Incollaborationwith the Chief Development Officer, create, implement, and make ongoing recommendations for organizational-wide donor portfolio management.
Collaborate with Impact Team to develop and implement opportunities for alignment of UWFC work.
Supervise Individual Giving Officer.(10%)
Flexibility:
UWFC is evolving with our changing external environment.Flexibilityandadaptabilityare key attributes for this position. This position requires UWFC to be your homebase.
A willingness to take on additional duties to ensure the success of the team is essential.
Some events/tasks will be required outside of traditional work hours.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and be present while performing those functions. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
United Way also valuesinnovativethinking, and a successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work within the team to achieve goals and objectives. The individual should haveeffective communicationskills,attention to detailand organization, andflexibilityandadaptability. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends, best practices and research in his/her area of responsibility to enhance development practices.
Education and/or
Experience:…
Title: Director of Major Gifts
Company: United Way of Forsyth
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
