Director of Major Gifts - Lakeland, United States - One More Child

Description

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS

Department:

Development

Direct Supervisor:

Senior Director of Major Gifts

Hiring Manager(s):

Senior Director of Major Gifts

Hiring Approver:

Executive Director of Development

Classification:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for the strategic direction and management of key donors and fundraising initiatives essential to developing, expanding, and stewarding major philanthropic support for One More Child. The director has occasional contact with members and/or spouses of the Board, and frequent contact with major donors/prospects to the organization. This position will work with the team based in the International HQ in Lakeland, and may be remote within the state of Florida.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that major gift and endowment development activities and philanthropic support are

based on the organization's strategic goals, objectives, and future plans.

• Responsible for planning and implementation of major gift programs and strategies to ensure

fulfillment of funding goals including building and maintaining a major gift portfolio and cultivating and soliciting major and planned gifts.

• Maintains collaborative relationships with executive and regional leadership to maximize fundraising effectiveness.
• Develops an atmosphere conducive to major giving that supports the funding priorities of the

organization.

• Coordinates major gift prospect assignment/clearance through moves management meetings.
• Assists with the strategic planning and preparation of funding proposals, fundraising materials, and other presentations.
• Articulates the funding priorities for One More Child with individuals and during speaking engagements.
• Coordinates the campaign activity in support of their assigned region.
• Seek and identify new prospects capable of contributing gifts and pledges at and above the major gift level.
• Develops donor communication tools for cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship.
• Maintains personal and professional growth and development through seminars, webinars, workshops, books, software, publications, and professional affiliations to keep current with legal issues and the latest trends in the field of fundraising.
• Participates actively to assure compliance in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Plays a significant role in communication strategies with donors and prospects.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills including writing, speaking, and design.
• Possesses the ability to manage multiple high-level projects with various internal and external stakeholders at the same time.
• Is highly motivated, organized, displays sound/mature judgement and integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of fundraising experience with a successful fund-raising track record
• Desire to do additional systematic self-study to upgrade knowledge and skills in development field
• Experience in public speaking and program presentations
• Good working experience in relation to individuals and staff
• Demonstration of leadership skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree

COMPENTENCIES

• Present oneself, both at and outside of work, in a manner keeping with One More Child's Core Values of Humble, Hungry, Wise, and Called.
• Ability to build effective professional working relationships internally and externally.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written; attention to detail, and ability to multi–task

and stay organized under tight deadlines.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Presents him or herself outside the agency in a manner in keeping with the firm's core values and guiding principles.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, meet deadlines, and work

independently.

• Ability to solve daily problems by analyzing situations, determining next step, and implementing.
• Ability to comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately.
• Skills in effectively organizing work, files, records, etc., to maintain efficient workflow.
• General knowledge of standard office practices and office equipment.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

• It is the mission of One More Child to provide Christ centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. As stated in the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, One More Child provides these services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.
• Have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ and been scripturally baptized.
• Possess a sense of commitment to ministry through vocation.
• Hold a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom.
• Demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer, and daily meditation.
• Be a member of a New Testament, evangelical Church in the local community and attend regularly.
• Engage in witness activities as a normal part of life.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The

employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally

required to walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job requires the ability to work in stressful conditions from time to time and remain focused for

extended periods of time. The ability to lift up to 30 pounds (boxes, documents, and/or equipment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Job functions are performed in a normal office environment. Travel is expected.