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ASSOC DIR, MAJOR GIFTS
Job Title: ASSOC DIR, MAJOR GIFTS
Job Code: 2716
FLSA: E
Job Level: 16
Revised Date: 12/01/2007
Job Family: JF 34
Occupational Summary
Assists with the execution and identification of regional major gift strategies and supports major gift fundraising efforts by serving assigned regions.
Work Performed
Serves as regional major gifts director for assigned region to identify, cultivate and solicit a top tier of prospects for major gifts campaigns.
Leads the Major Gifts team in the identification of new regional major gift initiatives; articulating long term prospect cultivation and regional stewardship goals.
Develops strategies for Major Gift volunteer development and associated activities. Oversees the production of the annual operating plan for Major Gift Office operations.
Develops periodic reports on progress toward annual development goals for the office.
Communicates administrative, logistical and operational opportunities of the regional major gifts program to leadership.
Represents Major Gifts team in prospect management meetings; facilitates information exchange and prospect strategy sessions.
Oversees the regional campaign council within Development to develop a plan for reporting on fundraising activities and programs. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
Work requires a minimum of 7 years experience in fundraising and development.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
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