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)
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
Job Title: Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving
Department: Strategic Development & Marketing
Reports to: VP, Major Gifts & Planned Giving
# of direct reports: 1
Salary range: $60,000-$80,000
Position Overview: The Director of Major & Planned Gifts will report to the Senior Director of Major & Planned Gifts. This position is responsible for developing and managing all activities related to the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and planned gift donors, ensuring that these donors are inspired by the Best Buddies’ mission and engaged in supporting the organization. The Director of Major & Planned Gifts manages their own portfolio of approximately 25-50 donors, and is responsible for prospect research, creation of presentation materials, and schedules and processes to cultivate, track, and solicit donors, with the expectation that this person will increase the major and planned gift activity at Best Buddies. This person will also work closely with the Director of Data & Stewardship on prospect research and portfolio development and updates.
Job Requirements:
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.
Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits programs that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.
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