biologicaldiversity

Major Gifts Manager

Tucson, Arizona · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$76k-$85kDetected 19 days ago

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About the role

The Major Gifts Manager in an integral role to the full scope of major gifts work at the Center for Biological Diversity.
The right applicant will be a strong communicator both verbally and in writing.
They will be a highly motivated self-starter who thrives on connection with people passionate about protecting wildlife and wild places.

The Major Gifts Manager supports and organizes the cultivation, solicitation, and closing of five, six, seven-figure and higher major gifts from individual donors and foundations, as well as stewardship of same.
They serve a crucial role in the implementation of "moves management" across the major gifts program - moving donors through cultivation, solicitation and stewardship phases in relationship building.
Developing, documenting, and tracking cultivation, stewardship and solicitation plans for individual major donors, legacy donors, family foundations, and prospective donors.
Helping build enduring relationships with major donors by providing high-level stewardship support drafting and sending personalized communications and reports.
Conducting extensive donor research prospects already in our ecosystem as well as not, identifying those who can make a significant philanthropic impact on the Center's revenue growth and preparing research dossiers to support the MGOs prospecting.
The Major Gifts Manager supports the major gifts team's success both through their work supporting the chief development officer and deputy development director as well as through carrying out solicitation strategies for their own starter portfolio of major donors and major donor prospects.

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
7+ years' experience having direct and positive interactions with donors or clients.
Ability to write short form communications (emails) with emotional intelligence, clarity, and accuracy.
Ability to participate in drafting clear, detailed, persuasive reports or proposals of varying lengths.
Ability to be a receptive and open listener.
Analytical with an exceptional ability to pay attention to nuance and detail, great organizational skills, and ensure a high-level accuracy in completing complex tasks.
Extensive experience with donor relationship management databases or similar.
Experience with donor research and project management platforms.
5 - 7+ years' experience having direct and positive interactions with donors or clients.
A positive, team player excited to support the success of senior leadership while also working independently towards their own success.
Highly motivated, self-confident, accountable character, with solid work ethic as well as a strong drive to move projects forward quickly and follow through with staff regarding their completion.
Strong relationship building skills and willingness to speak directly by phone or in person with donors and prospective supporters.
Strong affinity for the Center for Biological Diversity's mission.

Is this position in the Bargaining Unit?
Experience administrating, supporting, or directly engaging in fundraising approaches like moves management for major donors is preferred although not required for the right candidate.

BENEFITS (Subject to change-see Handbook for more details) For regular staff working 30+ hours a week
Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.
Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.
Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA's.
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.
Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long-Term Disability provided for all staff.
Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.

Part of the work of this position will be systematized and largely calendared, yet flexible to rapidly respond to frequent major news affecting our mission and to capture moments of opportunity for customized outreach to individual funders.

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