Job Description
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
As Director of Major Gifts, you will be integral to our fundraising success and organizational growth. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, you will support and expand our fundraising initiatives at the Center for Creative Education (CCE). Your primary focus will be on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, aligning with CCE's strategic vision, budgetary needs, and key messaging from leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and Cultivate Major Donors
• Research, identify, and qualify prospects, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Build and maintain strong, personalized relationships through regular communication, meetings, and events.
Develop and Implement Major Gifts Strategy
• Create and execute strategies to solicit major gifts aligned with CCE’s fundraising goals.
• Tailor approaches to match donor interests and capacity.
Solicit and Steward Major Gifts
• Prepare proposals and coordinate solicitations in collaboration with leadership.
• Ensure timely stewardship, including thank-you communications, impact reporting, and recognition.
Collaborate and Engage
• Partner with CCE’s executive team, board members, and other stakeholders to advance fundraising efforts.
• Support planning and hosting of donor events, site visits, and other engagement opportunities.
Support Grant and Planned Giving Efforts
• Assist in identifying and pursuing major grants and planned giving opportunities.
• Provide input on proposals and donor materials as needed.
Maintain Records and Report Progress
• Track donor interactions and gifts in the CRM system.
• Report regularly on progress toward goals and donor engagement trends.
Stay Informed and Compliant
• Remain up to date with fundraising best practices.
• Ensure all activities adhere to ethical standards and compliance requirements