Director, Major Gifts - Chicago
Do you share our vision of a better world for children? Help us meet our goals by developing and implementing an intensive fundraising strategy focused on prospects for major gifts to Save the Children. We are seeking a Director, Major Gifts to maintain relationships with existing major donors, identify prospects, cultivate, solicit and steward both new and existing donors.
Responsibilities
- Provide input into development of annual plans and overall strategy to increase the numbers of high net worth donors with capacity and inclination to make six and seven figure gifts and to increase the size of their gifts.
- Develop strong strategies to grow and expand major giving opportunities. Identify major donor prospects and develop individualized donor strategies in order to engage major donors with Save the Children and connect them with senior leadership.
- Execute the donor cultivation strategy and make ongoing assessments and adjustments, as needed, to ensure successful solicitations. Meet agreed upon revenue targets as assigned.
Required
- Bachelors Degree and minimum 7-10 years fundraising experience.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with a variety of constituents and high net worth individuals.
- Proven track record of raising six and seven figure and planned gifts.
- Exceptional listener with ability to understand the needs and motivations of others, find common ground and build trust with internal and external stakeholders, and synthesize a wide range of information into compelling narratives.
- Excellent writing, communications, and presentation skills.
- Approx. 30% travel, primarily domestic
Employee Type
Full-time regular
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Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.