Director of Major Gifts (Fundraising for National Nonprofit)

Title : Director, Major Gifts (Fundraising for National Nonprofit)

Location : On Site in Ft. Lee, NJ (Non Virtual, Non-Hybrid, Non-Remote)

Competitive Pay and Benefits

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Amazing Opportunity for Professional, Polished, Hungry, Innovative, Fundraising Professional looking to have an immediate impact in under-served communities across the country.

Must have demonstrated success the following :

Fundraising

Major gifts

High Net Worth Individuals

Donor Relations, Donor Engagement, Donor Retention

Experience and expertise closing on $500,000K+ in revenue annually, through major gifts. Understanding of New York City philanthropy and its fundraising community; high net worth individuals, excitement around attending in-person meetings in New York City and other areas.

Looking for a seasoned and established metro NYC or Northern NJ based fundraiser with a verifiable and demonstrated record of success. The Director, Major Gifts is a pivotal role leading efforts to secure the resources that sustain and expand the organization's reach. Your mission will be to develop and execute a multi-year revenue strategy, growing our current annual revenue with a blend of traditional fundraising and innovative entrepreneurial opportunities. This position requires a strategic mind, a passion for relationship-building, and a deep commitment to equity in youth sports programming. From fostering relationships with major donors to orchestrating impactful events with your team, your work will directly fuel our ability to make a difference in families and communities nationwide.

You will have :

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of 7-10 years fundraising experience.

Experience and expertise closing on $500K+ in revenue, through major gifts, individual giving, corporate sponsorships, annual fundraising campaigns.

Ability to close virtual and face-to-face sales and sponsorships.

Ability to think strategically and critically with proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time.

Demonstrated professional and mature communications and interactions with staff, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals.

Excellent written and oral communication and follow-up skills.

Effective presentation and engagement skills to cultivate a wide range of donors including.