Reach Out and Read is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Development (Major Gifts Officer) to lead the qualification and cultivation of individual donors who give between $1,000 and $25,000.
Requirements
- Qualify and cultivate a pool of ~300 donor prospects, developing a caseload of 100-125 major donors through strategic moves management.
- Build meaningful relationships with donors and prospects, with a focus on those capable of giving $1,000-$25,000, understanding that current gift levels reflect the early stage of the program, not donor capacity.
- Lead the creation of engagement plans for donors and prospects–including revenue projections–to retain, upgrade, and steward their giving.
- Work with National and Affiliate staff to identify funding opportunities and create offers, proposals, and asks that align with donors' capacity and organizational priorities.
- Strategize opportunities for the Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer, Senior Director of Development, Individual and Major Gifts, and key staff members to participate in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
- Promote a culture of philanthropy across the Reach Out and Read enterprise and among colleagues across the affiliate network.
- Record donor information (interactions, tasks, notes, and opportunities) in the database promptly.
- Assist in developing and supporting fundraising strategies, campaigns, and best practices
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with match
- Paid vacation
- Professional development stipend