Director, Major Gifts
Core
Build and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and prospects, leading the full lifecycle of major gift fundraising from engagement through solicitation and stewardship for Uncommon Schools.
Role type
Director, Major Gifts Fundraising
Builds
Philanthropic support and revenue for a nonprofit network of public charter schools
Domain
Nonprofit education / Major gift fundraising
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Portfolio management, major gift solicitation, donor strategy development, proposal writing, donor engagement, prospect identification, pipeline management, revenue forecasting, Salesforce proficiency
Preferred skills
Knowledge of NYC philanthropic landscape, cross-functional collaboration, analytical planning
Responsibilities
Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with major donors; Design and execute individualized fundraising strategies; Identify and qualify new prospective donors; Maintain accurate donor records and forecast revenue in Salesforce; Collaborate with development, marketing, and program teams
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on fundraising execution