Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. designs and implements a college/university fundraising program in the area of special and deferred gifts. Devises and executes plans to qualify, contact, and cultivate potential new donors. Being a Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a department/division. The Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Founded in 1989, Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a natural beauty situated on an impressive 80 acres nestled between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek just two miles from downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Botanical Garden offers cultural events to inspire and excite, educational services to energize, and peaceful spots to refresh. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
Flourishing with beautiful specialty gardens and blooming ornamental plants, Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s highlights include Camellia, Daylily and Shade Gardens, Butterfly Stroll and Children’s Garden, and the Heritage Garden featuring 1886 agricultural structures and a homestead.
Host to any special occasion, the lovely and world class Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex is the perfect complement to the Garden and the venue for weddings, business and military functions, workshops and more. Visitors can stroll along the Cypress Pond with water views, take in a guided tour, relax on the patio overlooking the Cypress Pond, and take home the perfect gift from the destination Gift Shop.
A recent feasibility study was conducted, and a $5 million capital campaign is in the planning phase. The campaign funds will be used to construct a new education pavilion with adjoining restroom facilities, increase their general endowment and enhance existing gardens by completing various renovation projects and add outdoor sculpture and new plantings.
The Campaign Director - Gift Officer will report to the Chief Executive Officer and is a full-time position. The primary responsibilities of the Campaign Director are to ensure all aspects of the capital campaign move forward, data is captured accurately, and individualized strategy is created for the organization’s portfolio of major donors. This position will work closely with the campaign leaders, consultants, and donors. Additionally, the Campaign Director will maintain a portfolio of major donors and is responsible for cultivation and stewardship of this portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Perform the above and any other duties necessary for effective and efficient campaign planning, management, and implementation.
Cape Fear Botanical Garden has been retained by Capital Development Services (CapDev) to assist with professional recruitment. Candidates should include a cover letter and a resume. All material will be kept confidential. Additional inquiries may be directed to [email protected].
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