Vice President, Major Gifts

Atlanta, GA

POSITION SUMMARY (Basic purpose or primary function of job)

The Vice President, Major Gifts is responsible for the overall management of the launch of a new major giving campaign aimed at securing support from donors who are capable of making six- and seven-figure gifts. This individual will cultivate and grow a personal portfolio of prospects, manage the Grant and Foundation Manager and Prospect Research Manager positions as well as lead various administrative projects related to the build-out of the campaign.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Principal responsibilities or job duties)

Manage a portfolio of major donors in partnership with local market staff and volunteers.

Develop and propose strategies for solicitation of major gifts, including: determining ongoing relationships with prospect/donor; recommending specific level of gift; identifying those to be involved in cultivation and subsequent solicitation; ensuring that solicitations are carried out.

Work closely with other development team members, including Planned Giving and market-based fundraising staff, to ensure effective coordination and to reinforce the prospect relationship continuum.

Co-ordinate an effective program for acknowledgement and recognition of donors.

Establish and maintain a donor cultivation cycle and gift stewardship program to ensure that new major donors are developed, have opportunities to increase their level of support annually and enjoy a close relationship to the organization.

Coordinate cultivation events.

Maintain prospect and donor records in the organizationatabase.

Support the recruitment and staffing of a nationwide volunteer leadership committee charged with opening doors to new donors with significant major gift potential.

Other duties as assigned by SVP Revenue Strategy

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Five or more years of individual major gift fundraising, preferably in a voluntary health setting, and two or more years of management experience.

Bacheloregree required.

Ability to articulate a case for support so that individuals intoe vision/mission/goals of the organization, demonstrated by a track record in closing six- and seven-figure gifts.

Sophisticated and polished interpersonal communication skills (oral and written).

Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate and alter strategic advancement plans.

Knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets and estates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TIME ALLOCATIONS

Develop and propose strategies for solicitation of major gifts

60%

Establish and maintain a donor cultivation cycle and gift stewardship program to ensure that new major donors are developed.

20%

Coordinate cultivation events

10%

Support the recruitment and staffing of a nationwide volunteer leadership committee charged with opening doors to new donors with significant major gift potential

10%

100%