Major Gifts Manager manages and implements a philanthropic gift program to nurture and solicit relationships with corporate, institutional, and major donors. Develops a portfolio of existing and potential donors and a strategy to enhance and extend relationships to generate philanthropic revenue. Being a Major Gifts Manager organizes events and meetings with prospects to raise awareness of the organization's mission and highlight accomplishments and ongoing funding needs. Makes regular personal contact with key contributors to strengthen relations with the organization. Additionally, Major Gifts Manager oversees proposal preparation and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Major Gifts Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Major Gifts Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About Us:
Founded in 1999, the Center for Urban Families (CFUF) strengthens urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success. As a pioneer in the responsible fatherhood, family strengthening, and workforce development fields, CFUF’s programs seek to help individuals fully exit poverty and sustain themselves and their families. Our members (the term we use when referring to our clients) are 95% African-American, 71% male, 53% ex-offenders, 58% experiencing housing instability and homeless, and 30% without high school diplomas and live throughout Baltimore, MD.
Here at CFUF, we are looking for someone to come into this role ready to make a difference.... a fundraising professional who is able to draw a connection between the giving of our donors and our work to build a better Baltimore and beyond. Experience with donor database software like Network for Good and the Microsoft suite of products are needed to be proficient in this job.
As a Major Gifts Officer, you will be responsible for cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individuals You will work closely with donors to understand their philanthropic goals and interests. You will also possess the ability to build and manage your own portfolio of donors.
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Company Benefits:
The benefit package includes paid holidays, personal, vacation, and sick days, health insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program and retirement plan options.
Location:
This position is Hybrid; candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Baltimore office at least one day a week.