Major Gifts Manager jobs in Alabama

Major Gifts Manager manages and implements a philanthropic gift program to nurture and solicit relationships with corporate, institutional, and major donors. Develops a portfolio of existing and potential donors and a strategy to enhance and extend relationships to generate philanthropic revenue. Being a Major Gifts Manager organizes events and meetings with prospects to raise awareness of the organization's mission and highlight accomplishments and ongoing funding needs. Makes regular personal contact with key contributors to strengthen relations with the organization. Additionally, Major Gifts Manager oversees proposal preparation and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Major Gifts Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Major Gifts Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Regional Major Gifts Director
  • The Salvation Army
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Do you have 3-5 years’ experience related to outside territory sales, public relations, fundraising, philanthropy, alumni affairs, insurance, ministry, or financial services? Are looking for a fulfilling new career path? Would you like to work for one of the largest Christian organizations in the world? This opportunity might be just what you are looking for!

    The Salvation Army Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Division has an opening for a “Regional Major Gifts Director” in the Mobile, Alabama area.

    The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for homeless, basic needs assistance, children’s programs and many other programs.

    Employee Benefits
    The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to our employees and their families. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary, home office set up, (computer, cell phone), health, dental and life insurance coverage, retirement, professional development, training, reimbursed travel expenses, and paid time off!

    About this opportunity
    This position is responsible for raising funds through major gifts generated from individuals, corporations, and foundations for a designated geographical area of a Salvation Army Division.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Raise funds to enable the Mission of The Salvation Army by aggressively developing and nurturing current and prospective donors including individuals, foundations and corporations.
    • Respond to inquiries and communicate with donors, advisory organization members, Salvation Army staff and Officers.
    • Be responsible for designing, revising, and implementing a giving plan for every donor in their portfolio in order to reach an annual production goal.
    • Travels often to meet with donors throughout the assigned territory of southern Alabama and Mississippi region (Laurel, Hattiesburg, MS Gulf Coast Area Command, Coastal Alabama Area Command (Mobile), Dothan, Montgomery).
    • Ideal candidate to reside in Mobile, however, MS Gulf Coast is acceptable.
    You are an ideal match for the role if you have:
    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required preferably in a related field And Three years’ experience performing related fundraising, marketing and/or sales work is required with major gift fund-raising experience preferred.
    • Ability to research, solicit, and secure funds from individual, corporate, and foundation relationships.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Experience developing relationships with the expressed purpose of causing a prescribed action outcome.
    • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records (salesforce, donor perfect or any CRM).
    Bona-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):
    This position requires an active Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and practice.

    License/Certifications:
    Valid State Driver’s License
    CFRE or ACFRE desired

    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
    Manual dexterity. Ability to sit, walk, and stand on a frequent change basis in order to perform the duties of this position. Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Ability to travel throughout the Division, by automobile, on a regular basis to work with donors/prospects, and professionals in their communities. Travel may include overnight trips; Travel requirements may be up to 60% of work time.

    Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work is also performed in a home office setting, and, in a variety of multiple Corps and Area Command offices.

    Additional Comments:
    Oversight for the Regional Major Gifts Director position is provided by the Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Divisional Headquarters, located in Jackson, MS.

    All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

    To apply, please complete our on-line application using the apply icon identified on the job posting.

    Application Submittal Period: April 8, 2024 – May 8, 2024

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

    When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

    We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
  • 12 Days Ago

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Regional Major Gifts Director
  • The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Do you have 3-5 years’ experience related to outside territory sales, public relations, fundraising, philanthropy, alumni affairs, insurance, ministry, or financial services? Are looking for a fulfill...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Major League Football General Manager
  • Major League Football
  • Birmingham, AL FULL_TIME
  • Major League Football, a NEW professional Fall Football starting Fall 2024 is currently hiring General Managers for each of our 24 franchises throughout the country. Responsibilities would include but...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Sales Associate/Social Media Manager
  • Serendipity Home Decor and Gifts
  • Huntsville, AL PART_TIME
  • Serendipity is a fast-growing Lifestyle company that sells home decor, gifts, clothing and accessories online and brick and mortar. If you enjoy customer service which creates a unique experience for ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Cleaner
  • Aware Manager
  • Birmingham, AL PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Cleaner We are looking for a Cleaner to take care of our facilities and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. The goal is to keep our building in a clean and orderly condition. Responsibilities C...
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Non Emergency Medical Driver
  • Major H
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Major H is a non-emergency medical transportation company based in the Huntsville area; we perform rides for people with disabilities. We strive to provide safe reliable transportation for our clients...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Major Gifts Manager
  • Friends of The Underline
  • Miami, FL
  • About Friends of The Underline Friends of The Underline (FUL), a nonprofit corporation, is driving the fundraising to bu...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Giving Officer
  • Luminis Health
  • Annapolis, MD
  • Major Giving Officer | Luminis Health Join our team as a Major Giving Officer and be part of a meaningful mission! By ap...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Development (6 years fundraising experience)
  • New Directions for people with disabilities, inc. (New Directions Travel)
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Organization New Directions for People with Disabilities, inc (NEW DIRECTIONS TRAVEL) is a not-for-profit organization b...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Director, Major Gifts
  • The Metropolitan Opera
  • New York, NY
  • The Senior Director of Major Gifts manages a staff of 12. Coordinates the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Development
  • New Directions For People With Disabilities Inc. (new Directions Travel)
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Organization New Directions for People with Disabilities, inc (NEW DIRECTIONS TRAVEL) is a not-for-profit organization b...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Major Gifts
  • The Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description The New York Philharmonic connects with millions of music lovers each season through liv...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Giving Officer
  • Luminis Health
  • Annapolis, MD
  • Major Giving Officer | Luminis Health Join our team as a Major Giving Officer and be part of a meaningful mission! By ap...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Associate Athletic Director of Development
  • Butler University
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Senior Associate Athletic Director of Development Job no: 495052 Work type: Staff Full-time Location: Indianapolis Categ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state. Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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Income Estimation for Major Gifts Manager jobs
$98,611 to $136,466

Major Gifts Manager in Duluth, MN
Create a portfolio of mid-range and major gift donors and prospects, which includes managing all written and verbal communication, and the development and implementation of tailored solicitations.
February 22, 2020
Major Gifts Manager in Charleston, WV
As our Major Gifts Manager, you will help design, develop, and implement our major gift program in consultation with the Vice President of Development & Marketing and the Director of Development.
January 04, 2020
Major Gifts Manager in Charleston, SC
You’ll be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing major gift prospects, as well as identifying new prospects.
February 24, 2020