Director of Strategic Initiatives and Major Gifts

4 weeks ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States CARE Full time
Job Summary

CARE is seeking a highly organized and strategic Director of Strategic Initiatives and Major Gifts to play a pivotal role in achieving ambitious targets for the Major Gifts team. This role will streamline current processes and implement new systems to advance fundraising strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Initiative Advancement & Implementation
    • Develop and execute a cohesive strategy for Major Gifts program operations, providing critical structure and guidance to frontline fundraisers.
    • Regularly assess, evaluate, and improve existing systems, processes, and strategies to ensure efficient and effective operations that adhere to best practices.
    • Review and analyze key fundraising metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Provide detailed reports and insights to Major Gifts leadership to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments.
    • Implement initiatives to improve Major Gifts program KPIs, such as adopting new approaches to donor stewardship and engagement.
  • Information Management & Communication
    • Streamline information gathering and dissemination to support Major Gifts objectives. Implement a system and calendar for tracking activities relevant to engaging major/principal gift audiences and increasing CARE's visibility in key markets.
    • Oversee project management of cross-cutting initiatives and campaigns that advance donor engagement and fundraising opportunities. Coordinate key activities and stakeholders to meet deadlines and ensure successful execution.
    • Collaborate with key departments across CARE to source materials and adapt content for major/principal gift audiences. Ensure fundraisers have updated and relevant materials to share with donors about all key CARE programmatic areas.
  • Team Leadership & Development
    • Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 professionals, providing feedback and coaching to implement increasingly sophisticated and effective strategies that support frontline fundraisers.
    • Foster strong relationships between the Major Gifts team and other departments, ensuring mutual understanding of shared goals and thoughtful decision-making.
    • Maintain professional relationships with counterparts in other nonprofits and stay current with the latest developments in Major Gift fundraising best practices and trends.
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    • Take on additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy and Major Gifts Executive Directors.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
    • 8-10 years' experience leading in project management required; project management, fundraising, communications, strategy development or combination experience preferred
    • Consistently strong organization and project management skills, and excellent attention to detail.
    • Excellent communication skills with ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

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