Regional Director, Major Gifts

At Mercy Housing, we're more than just a place to work—we're part of a movement. We're working to change how low-income housing is built and supported, helping people and families live better lives. Every day, we show our values of Respect, Justice, and Mercy in how we treat our residents, partners, and each other. Our extensive benefits package includes: generous paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave and wellness programs, employee assistance and development, 403(b) with employer contribution, and life and disability insurance.

If you are interested in this role with Mercy Housing, please apply directly

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of major and planned gift prospects in support of the regional philanthropy goals and as a member of the organization-wide Major Gifts team. Develop long-term donor relationships leading to increased giving levels.

We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This position is hybrid eligible.

PAY: $95, ,000 / doe

Benefits:

• Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
• 403b + match
• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
• Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
• Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Free Basic Dental
• Pet Insurance options

Duties

• Participate in Major Gift Functional Team meetings, developing and applying best practices in major and planned gift fundraising and sharing experience with colleagues regarding success and difficulties.
• Staff liaison to the MHC Philanthropy Committee.
• Develop and maintain a Major Gifts pipeline.
• Strategically manage the full relationship continuum from identification and research through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; coordinate with all philanthropy staff to integrate supporting activities.
• Conduct regular, personal, and meaningful interactions with priority donors and prospects through written communications, events, face-to-face meetings, and conversation.
• Work with staff, the Philanthropy Committee and other key volunteers to recommend and implement appropriate cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Utilize all appropriate research tools to identify prospect interest and giving potential.
• Collaborate with department colleagues to ensure a seamless transition for identified donors and prospects into major gifts development.
• Manage financial data and constituent information using Raiser's Edge database.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Policy/Advocacy, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in individual major gift giving fund development.
• Experience in volunteer leadership.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• Experience in planned giving, capital campaign, and Raiser's Edge.

Knowledge and Skills

• Conduct face to face presentation to high net worth volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and relate to a variety of individuals and groups.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, Raiser's Edge, prospect research tools, and the Internet.

This is a brief description summarizing the abilities needed for the position.

Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Required

• 5 year(s): Experience in volunteer leadership
• 5 year(s): Experience in individual major gift giving fund development.

Required

• Bachelors or better in Public Relations or related field

Required

• Goal Achievement
• Communication
• Active Listening

Required

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Required

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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