Associate Vice President, Individual Major Giving

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Graham Windham Full time
Position Title: Associate Vice President, Individual Major Gifts
Position Type: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
Schedule: Day, Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
Department/Program: Development
Direct Supervisor: President/Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports (if any): Manager, Individual Giving; Special Events and Volunteer CoordinatorAbout Graham Windham:Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing.

We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.Principal Objective/Role Overview:The Associate Vice President of Individual Major Gifts is responsible for executing a major gift fundraising strategy that supports both current-use and strategic growth fundraising objectives, while integrating planned giving and annual support strategies. The successful candidate will have experience securing significant philanthropic gifts. This position requires a leadership style that will motivate team members and coordinate effectively with key stakeholders across Graham to achieve the shared programmatic and philanthropic objectives of our mission and strategic plan. Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and analytical skills are essential. The successful candidate will be able to collaborate in discussions around new thoughts and fresh ideas, think innovatively, and maintain an inquisitive mindset throughout their work. Additionally, the candidate should be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple, simultaneous, and deadline-driven tasks.Job Responsibilities:
  • Secure 6 and 7-figure philanthropic gifts and manage a portfolio of 100-150 major gift donors and prospects while achieving annual growth targets.
  • Grow and lead a team of frontline major gift fundraisers, including mentorship, supporting professional development, onboarding, ongoing training and education in best practices, and monitoring performance metrics for team members.
  • Work effectively with senior management and board members to identify and grow the individual major gift donor base. Prepare briefings and coordinate and/or attend major donor solicitation activities.
  • Lead regular in-depth prospect strategy sessions to enhance philanthropic potential through moves management.
  • Provide regular reports to the Chief Executive Officer on staff performance, fundraising progress, and progress against goals.
  • Possess a strong commitment to the mission of Graham and the ability to identify major gift prospects through a lens of inclusion.
Position Qualifications:
  • Major gift fundraising experience, with success in securing 6 and 7-figure philanthropic gifts, and management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree; master’s degree preferred.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative problem solver with an entrepreneurial approach to developing engagement strategies.
  • Innovative, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Salary & Compensation:
  • Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $160,000.00/year
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Benefits Eligibility: This position is benefits eligible; sample benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plans (403B Thrift with match, Pension), and potential participation in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year.
EEO Statement:The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment that enables productivity and allows each associate to work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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