Description
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Senior Director of Major Giving in the Development Department to be based at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center located in Annapolis, MD.
CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
As a key contributor to the Chesapeake BayFoundation (CBF) and as a senior staff member within its Development program, the Senior Director of Major Giving oversees a $15M+ annual fundraising program and provides leadership to the major gift officers including corporate and foundation and planned giving programs. This position is responsible for establishing program strategy, recommending annual fundraising goals, building a long-term vision for the program, and developing campaigns. The Senior Director of Major Giving generates gifts from a small portfolio of donors and prospects and works closely with CBF leadership to support donor engagement and solicitations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and mentor a team of regional gift officers.Develop and implement short- and long-term fundraising strategies and goals that maximize revenue.Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors.Serve as a member of the Development Management Team, helping to establish goals, objectives, and procedures for the department.Other duties as assigned.PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and minimum of five years of experience with major gift solicitation.Excellent leadership skills and strong team management experience.Excellent communication and relationship building skills.Excellent attention to detail.Excellent process development and management.Excellent time and project management skills needed to handle multiple, concurrent projects.Experience preparing funding requests.Experience with campaign development and strategy.Ability to work effectively with high-level volunteers and leadership.Ability to work as a positive member of a high-performing fundraising team.Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.Proficiency in computer systems and experience with non-profit CRMs.Position will require regular travel to CBF's headquarters and branch offices, as well as periodic overnight travel.#J-18808-Ljbffr