DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS

The Director of Major Gifts will be responsible for raising funds by utilizing a variety of strategies including face-to-face solicitations, parlor meetings and major events in their designated area that will encompass donor cultivation and solicitation and fulfillment events and raise AFMDA awareness. The Director of Major Gifts will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects to foster gifts at a minimum of five and six-figure gifts to achieve area goals.

Essential Job Functions:

Directly solicit and close gifts from major prospects and maintain relationships through mail, phone, or in-person contacts; coordinate local mail campaigns; and ensure that required donor records are maintained

Identify, cultivate, successfully solicit and steward major gift prospects to foster five and six-figure gifts toward both the annual and capital campaigns

Organize and execute area fundraising events such as corporate and professional dinners, parlor meetings and special events to raise awareness and contributions for AFMDA

Create and lead a series of cultivation events and activities to engage and broaden the prospect pool at the leadership and major giving levels

Organize small events/parlor meetings and arrange one-on-one meetings to promote and successfully engage donors to participate in Legacy Giving program

Stimulate and develop effective lay leadership councils for participation in fundraising events and activities

Create budget plans to ensure a cohesive financial resources development plan in area

Cultivate and maintain community relationships and community outreach; identify potential speakers for activities and/or events

Develop young leaders/next generation donors and prospects in identified areas and develop programing to engage

Conduct donor research to identify prospects and support cultivation efforts

Participate in special assignments or projects as assigned

Frequent local and regional travel

Proven success in planning large fundraising events

Must have a strong knowledge of donor cultivation, donor services and solicitation and proven ability to solicit and close five and six figure gifts

High integrity and diplomatic skills to function within a complex international organization;

Strong interpersonal skills and comfort in interfacing with donors

Must have excellent writing and verbal communications skills in English

Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet) and comfort working with donor database programs, Raisers Edge preferred

Must be able to work strategically within a team structure as well as independently, multi-task and work under tight deadlines

Dependability, good time management and organizational skills and be attentive to detail;

Proven experience in managing and implementing development programs

Experience with developing and maintaining productive working relationships with board members, donors, and staff; and

Knowledge of Israel is a plus.

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DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS

Director Of Major Gifts Located At Fl, Boca Raton - Job Post By: American Friends Of Magen David Adom

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