Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Lynchburg, VA

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)

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Major Gift Officer
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Full-time Major Gift Officer with Philanthropy Oversight


    JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge (BBBSCBR) is seeking a driven and mission-oriented Full-time Major Gift Officer with Philanthropy Oversight.


    The Major Gift Officer will spend at least 50% of their time meeting with prospective donors. There will be a minimum of 20 grants submitted annually (most of these are renewals and more relationship-based; grant frameworks are provided from historical files).  The Major Gift Officer will oversee team member responsible for event logistics, sponsorships, and donor database management. The Major Gift Officer will implement a Fund Development Plan that is philanthropy-driven while building strong and enduring relationships that result in increased revenue for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge. An ideal candidate will have experience cultivating relationships, making major gift requests, and stewarding donors. They will be able to create proposals and to write concisely and compellingly about the mission and programs of the agency.


    An ideal candidate will have

    • A passion for the mission of BBBSCBR
    • Strong commitment to the values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet concurrent deadlines, show strong attention to detail and organize time and priorities
    • The ability to think strategically and creatively about new approaches to philanthropy
    • A spirit of collaboration that fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
    • Experience in successfully soliciting individual, foundation, and corporate gifts
    • Knowledge of the Charlottesville philanthropic community
    • Ability to steward gifts and ensure that donor expectations are met
    • Knowledge of solicitation, cultivation and stewardship strategies and techniques
    • Experience overseeing a small team of 1-2 people
    • The ability to collaborate and lead teams cross-functionally
    • Strong writing skills and excellent presentation and public speaking skills
    • Solid decision-making ability
    • A high degree of integrity, initiative, and resilience
    • A desire to achieve and develop professionally
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict



    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES



    Fundraising

    • Lead the Fund Development Plan implementation and collaborate annually for revisions to the plan
    • Update all donor information and track donor meetings and donor moves management in CRM
    • Responsible for conducting an average of 3 major gift donor meetings per week to meet and exceed revenue budget goals
    • Maintain an active portfolio of donors ($1,500 ) by analyzing and qualifying which donors are ready to be invited to give, while also maintaining activity to cultivate new donors
    • Research, network, and expand current agency relationships
    • Oversee the management of NAP donations. Update and maintain NAP donations, communicate with NAP donors and Virginia Department of Social Services. Stay up-to-date on latest NAP information
    • Oversee Corporate Sponsorships


    Management

    • Support philanthropy team and events teams with accountability meetings and resource direction
    • Monitor fundraising and event logistic KPIs on a bi-weekly basis


    Administration

    • Assist with revenue budget planning
    • Assist in planning staff meetings as needed
    • All other duties as assigned


    Benefits include working hybrid, robust time off, full health, vision and dental paid for employee.

  • 11 Days Ago

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Assistant Director of Gift Planning
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • UVA’s Office of University Advancement seeks candidates for an Assistant Director of Gift Planning. The Assistant Director will represent the University of Virginia, its programs, policies, personnel,...
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Assistant Director of Gift Planning
  • The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • UVA’s Office of University Advancement seeks candidates for an Assistant Director of Gift Planning. The Assistant Director will represent the University of Virginia, its programs, policies, personnel,...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Assistant or Associate Director of Gift Planning
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • UVA’s Office of University Advancement seeks candidates for an Assistant/ Associate Director of Gift Planning. The Assistant/Associate Director will represent the University of Virginia, its programs,...
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General Custodian with HES Facilities Services at Averett University
  • HES Higher Education
  • Danville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Want to become part of a winning team with opportunities for growth, career advancement and development? WFF Facility Services is proud to provide an environment where we support you and your...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Commercial Cleaning Supervisor
  • Higher Standard Churches
  • Danville, VA FULL_TIME
  • For more than 60 years, ServiceMaster Clean has been creating cleaner, healthier, safer work environments for our customers. As a ServiceMaster Service Partner, you belong to a team that works togethe...
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Deputy Director, Manufacturing
  • BWX Technologies, Inc.
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, B...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of the Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts
  • Washington and Lee University
  • Lexington, VA
  • Job Description: The Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts at Washington and Lee University seeks a dynamic and passion...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Doctoral Research & Practicums for School of Health Sciences
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Director of Health Science Research & Practicums ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Area Ministry Director - GFM NJ/Eastern PA (Graduate & Faculty Ministry)
  • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
  • Area Ministry Director - GFM NJ/Eastern PA (Graduate & Faculty Ministry) Work Location: New Jersey Job Type: Full time A...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations (Electrical Construction Industry)
  • Rudy L. Hawkins Electrical
  • Company: Rudy L. Hawkins Electrical Contractors Job Title: Director of Operations (Electrical Construction Industry) Rep...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community Corrections and Pretrial Services Agency Director
  • City of Lynchburg, VA
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Lynchburg, VA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 03155 Department: Comm Corr &...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Communications in Student Affairs
  • Amherst College
  • Amherst, VA
  • Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully divers...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Facilities & Campus Services Communications Director
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Amherst, VA
  • Facilities & Campus Services Communications Director Job no: 522158 Work type: Staff Full Time Campus: UMass Amherst Dep...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2017 census estimates an increase to 81,000. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City". In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War. Lynchburg lies at the center of a wider metropolitan area close to the geographic center of Virginia. It is the fifth-...
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Income Estimation for Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs
$79,740 to $119,990
Lynchburg, Virginia area prices
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