Director of Major Gifts

DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS

Department:              Development

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for the strategic direction and management of key donors and fundraising initiatives essential to developing, expanding, and stewarding major philanthropic support for One More Child. The director has occasional contact with members and/or spouses of the Board, and frequent contact with major donors/prospects to the organization. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that major gift and endowment development activities and philanthropic support are based on the organization’s strategic goals, objectives, and future plans.
• Responsible for planning and implementation of major gift programs and strategies to ensure fulfillment of funding goals including building and maintaining a major gift portfolio and cultivating and soliciting major and planned gifts.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with executive and regional leadership to maximize fundraising effectiveness. 
• Develops an atmosphere conducive to major giving that supports the funding priorities of the organization.
• Coordinates major gift prospect assignment/clearance through moves management meetings.
• Assists with the strategic planning and preparation of funding proposals, fundraising materials, and other presentations.
• Articulates the funding priorities for One More Child with individuals and during speaking engagements.
• Coordinates the campaign activity in support of their assigned region.
• Seek and identify new prospects capable of contributing gifts and pledges at and above the major gift level.
• Develops donor communication tools for cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship.
• Maintains personal and professional growth and development through seminars, webinars, workshops, books, software, publications, and professional affiliations to keep current with legal issues and the latest trends in the field of fundraising.
• Participates actively to assure compliance in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Plays a significant role in communication strategies with donors and prospects.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills including writing, speaking, and design.
• Possesses the ability to manage multiple high-level projects with various internal and external stakeholders at the same time.
• Is highly motivated, organized, displays sound/mature judgement and integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 years of fundraising experience with a successful fund-raising track record
• Experience in public speaking and program presentations.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree

COMPETENCIES

• Present oneself, both at and outside of work, in a manner keeping with One More Child’s Core Values of Humble, Hungry, Wise, and Called.
• Ability to travel as needed for the position, to attend events, meet with potential donors, and maintain relationships.
• Ability to build effective professional working relationships internally and externally. 
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written; attention to detail, and ability to multi–task and stay organized under tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Demonstration of leadership skills
• Ability to solve daily problems by analyzing situations, determining next step, and implementing. 
• Desire to do additional systematic self-study to upgrade knowledge and skills in development field

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

• It is the mission of One More Child to provide Christ centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. As stated in the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, One More Child provides these services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.
• Have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ and been scripturally baptized.
• Possess a sense of commitment to ministry through vocation.
• Hold a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom.
• Demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer, and daily meditation.
• Be a member of a New Testament, evangelical Church in the local community and attend regularly.
• Engage in witness activities as a normal part of life.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.
 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch or feel. The employee will have to stand, walk, and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job requires the ability to work in sometimes stressful conditions from deadlines or fundraising needs, as well as remain focused for extended periods of time. The ability to lift up to 30 pounds (boxes, documents, and/or equipment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties. 

Job functions are performed in a normal office environment. Travel is expected.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the requirements of this position, but to describe the general nature of the job and provide a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional related work may be identified and assigned by the organization and included as an area of responsibility while assessing performance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

One More Child is committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of One More Child to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on statuses protected under federal, state, or local laws which are applicable to the organization. As a religious organization, One More Child provides services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.

CLEARINGHOUSE

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