National Associate Director of Development – Major Gifts Officer

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Associate Director of Development leading donor cultivation for Reach Out and Read. Engaging high-capacity donors to support children's literacy and health initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the qualification and cultivation of individual donors who give between $1,000 and $25,000
  • Establish and manage a portfolio of qualified donors and build strong relationships
  • Develop personalized engagement strategies to inspire significant support for our mission
  • Create engagement plans for donors and prospects with revenue projections
  • Record donor information in the database promptly
  • Assist in developing and supporting fundraising strategies, campaigns, and best practices

Requirements:

  • At least seven years of successful experience in donor-facing fundraising
  • Demonstrable experience soliciting and closing gifts of 5 figures or more
  • Ability to engage, influence, and inspire donors and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
  • Strong track record of soliciting and securing major gifts
  • Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of independently driving activities
  • Strong ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Experience using data and analytics to inform donor cultivation strategies
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Experience using donor management systems, with a preference for Salesforce or similar CRM platforms

Benefits:

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • Paid vacation
  • Professional development stipend
  • Flexible remote work options