Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Lead Corporate Giving Initiatives: Serve as a primary driver of corporate giving. Identify and qualify prospects, cultivate relationships, draft compelling proposals, and steward contributions in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer (CDO).
Manage a Major Gifts Portfolio: Build and maintain a portfolio of major donors contributing up to $25,000 annually. Apply moves management strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors as a key member of the major gifts team.
Oversee Signature and Grassroots Events: Provide leadership in the planning and execution of fundraising events, including the annual gala, the Golden Goals Awards Ceremony, and smaller grassroots initiatives.
Support Annual Giving Campaigns: Assist the CDO in designing and implementing annual giving strategies, including quarterly appeals, recurring donor programs, Giving Tuesday initiatives, and year-end campaigns.
Assist with Grant Reporting: Contribute to timely and accurate grant reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and internal standards.
Maintain Accurate Donor Records: Ensure detailed and up-to-date documentation of all donor interactions and fundraising activity within the organization’s CRM system.