Director of Major Gifts

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Major Gifts for a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for homeownership and strengthening communities. This is a hybrid opportunity requiring four days onsite and one remote day per week in Miami, Florida.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Major Gifts, Individual Giving will lead strategic fundraising efforts focused on cultivating, securing, and stewarding major gifts from high-net-worth individuals. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 donor relationships while developing strategies to achieve significant annual revenue goals. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for mission-driven work, a donor-centered approach, and the ability to build meaningful relationships that inspire transformational giving.

PERKS:

• Competitive salary range of $100,000–$105,000, with final compensation determined based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage significantly underwritten, along with free short-term and long-term disability coverage and a $50,000 life insurance plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan available immediately, with employer matching contributions after one year of employment.
• Generous paid time off program with 17 PTO days, increasing after two years, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Additional employee benefits including mileage reimbursement, cell phone support, and a holiday office closure from December 24th through after New Year’s.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and execute strategic fundraising plans focused on securing five- and six-figure commitments from high-net-worth individuals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of approximately 100 qualified donor and prospect relationships throughout Miami-Dade County.
• Conduct donor visits and engagement activities while developing personalized strategies to grow individual giving.
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising revenue goals through major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with board members, organizational leaders, and development colleagues to identify prospects, strengthen relationships, and close significant gifts.
• Develop compelling proposals, presentations, reports, activity updates, and revenue forecasts to support fundraising initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience cultivating donor-centered relationships resulting in significant individual gifts and successful fundraising outcomes.
• Experience working within a nonprofit environment with a strong understanding of major gifts development strategies.
• Proven ability to manage complex donor relationships, engage senior leaders and board members, and secure transformational contributions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, relationship-building, and storytelling skills with the ability to inspire diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities; experience with Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This full-time, exempt position offers a salary range of $100,000–$105,000. The selected candidate will receive comprehensive health insurance, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, and cell phone support.

HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

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