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)
Organizational Mission:
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to protect, manage and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
The Associate Director of Development will report to the Associate V.P. Development and represent the ATC in fundraising activities. This role requires an appreciation for the outdoors, diplomacy, and a passion for building meaningful relationships. In this role, you will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospective donors. You will also contribute to strategic planning and represent ATC at fundraising events to build meaningful, donor-centric relationships that lead to a lifelong connection to the ATC.
The Associate Director of Development is responsible for managing the portfolio of major donors and prospective donors. The position is responsible for supporting fundraising and donor cultivation events. The position supports the overall strategic direction and goals of the Development team and ATC.
This position works collaboratively with Membership, Mid-level Gifts, Foundation and Corporate Partnerships and Planned Giving colleagues to develop an integrated annual giving plan incorporating strategies to grow Major donor prospects and support. The position supports the Engagement team and ATC's overall strategic direction and goals.
ATC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) encourages collaboration, flexibility, and fairness with all employees and volunteers to enable participation and contributions to their fullest potential.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive organization and recognize that diversity contributes to an effective and successful organizational culture and mission.
The ATC prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, political affiliation, union membership, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the locations where we operate.
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