Regional Director of Major Gifts
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Job Location:
Plymouth Meeting, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 120000 - 140000
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS) helps adult cancer patients and their loved ones confront cancer hardships together through respite travel experiences which strengthen the healing force of their bonds and create immeasurable joy amidst devastating crises. We strengthen the hearts of these courageous individuals as they baƩle the psychological emotional economic and spiritual trauma that accompanies a cancer diagnosis. This respite experience is in a comfortable secure environment that fosters a celebration of love in the face of uncertainty affords vital reflection and relaxation in the midst of turmoil and promotes faith and inspiration in the shadow of adversity. Lasting memories of this respite help to show that it is the patients priceless lives not the cancer that defines them.
Inspired by the late Peter R. Bossow Jr. FPS offers adult cancer patients and their families time away to refresh reconnect and rejuvenate. Peter together with his wife Marci discovered that a respite from the countless hours of needles tests nausea and associated treatment ailments was a peaceful way to refocus and embrace lifes unexpected journey.
Patients must be nominated by a healthcare professional who is a member of the patients oncology team to be eligible for the program. Currently FPS is exclusively working with our travel partner Woodloch Resort and nominated families are invited to spend five nights/six days at this safe top-rated family destination. A typical respite is six days and includes a generous cash stipend travel costs accommodations a For Petes Sake welcome bag with travel items and other materials that assist in the respite experience including writing journals materials to encourage family communication inspirational and spiritual books on coping and hope therapeutic art activities and other carefully selected items to help make the respite meaningful emotionally and spiritually.
Who You Are
The Regional Director of Major Gifts is a key leadership position within the Development team responsible for identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals in a region to secure major gifts in support of the organizations mission and strategic priorities. Establishing and working with an advancement council the Regional Director will network with key constituencies in the region to support FPSs mission and goals. This role plays a critical part in achieving annual and long-term fundraising goals and expanding the donor base.
What Youll Do
- Strategic Fundraising
- Develop and implement strategies to grow the major gifts program including prospect identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 75150 major gift prospects and donors capable of giving $10000 annually.
- Conduct face-to-face meetings with donors and prospects making direct gift solicitations and closing major gifts.
- Relationship Management
- Establish and lead an advancement council of constituents that can assist in expanding network and philanthropic support in the region.
- Build strong long-term relationships with donors through personalized engagement strategies.
- Partner with executive leadership and board members to facilitate major gift solicitations and donor cultivation opportunities.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate with development team members program staff and marketing teams to create compelling cases for support.
- Provide coaching and support to staff involved in donor relations and major gift efforts.
- Contribute to the development of overall fundraising strategies and campaigns.
- Data & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the CRM system (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce).
- Track and report on major gifts metrics including number of solicitations gift amounts and donor engagement.
- Events & Stewardship
- Identify support and participate in donor cultivation events recognition programs and stewardship activities.
- Ensure timely follow-up and personalized acknowledgment of major gifts.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification a plus.
- Minimum 710 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising with a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
- Exceptional communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working with high-level donors board members and executives.
- Proficiency with fundraising databases (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel and attend evening or weekend events as needed.
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $00 annually commensurate with experience
- Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off flexibility options etc.
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Mike ONeill at
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Nursing Home Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
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