Director of Donor Engagement (Lead Major Gifts Officer)

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Foundation for Economic Education has retained the recruiting firm Big Fish on this search.
Please contact Angel Fimbres-Barcelo at for any questions or referrals regarding the role.

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Director of Donor Engagement

Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)
Location: Virtual / Remote

Organization Background

Since its founding in 1946 the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has been dedicated to making the fundamental economic ethical and legal principles of a free society accessible and compelling to a broad audience.

Today FEE is at the forefront of youth engagement with the freedom philosophy delivering high-impact programs and digital content that reach millions annually. The organization continues to scale its impact building on a strong legacy of innovation and thought leadership.

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FEE is seeking a Director of Donor Engagement to report to the Chief Development Officer. This role is responsible for cultivating and stewarding strategic relationships with major donors identifying new funding opportunities and advancing sustainable philanthropic growth in support of FEEs mission.

The Director will lead major donor and foundation portfolio management donor cultivation and stewardship high-level prospecting and long-term relationship-building with individuals and institutional partners.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

Manage a portfolio of 125150 major donors including high-net-worth individuals and foundations
Plan and execute tailored cultivation and stewardship activities including emails mailed proposals handwritten notes calls event invitations and in-person or virtual meetings
Prepare for and lead donor meetings; ensure all interactions are accurately documented in Salesforce
Strategically connect donors with FEEs President and program staff to advance relationships and funding opportunities

Strategic Relationship Development

Develop and implement customized strategies to deepen engagement with major donors and philanthropic partners
Partner with the President to steward a select group of high-value donor relationships
Identify research and qualify new major donor and foundation prospects to expand FEEs funding pipeline

Prospecting & Engagement

Lead proactive efforts to uncover new funding opportunities across individuals foundations and corporate partners
Create personalized engagement plans aligned with donor interests capacity and philanthropic goals
Represent FEE in donor meetings and at events strengthening relationships and increasing organizational visibility

Collaboration & Reporting

Work closely with the President and Chief Development Officer to align donor strategy with organizational priorities
Produce clear actionable reports on prospecting activity donor engagement and revenue trends
Serve as a liaison between donors and program teams helping shape funding opportunities pitches and cross-department collaboration

Ideal Candidate Profile

Deep passion for the ideas of classical liberalism
5 years of experience in donor relations major gifts fundraising or a related field
Demonstrated success building and sustaining relationships with high-net-worth donors
Strategic thinker with a strong focus on personalized donor engagement and stewardship
Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities
Persuasive communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Comfortable in a results-driven environment
Willing and able to travel 2030% of the time for donor meetings and events

Compensation & Benefits

FEE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

Health and dental insurance with deductible reimbursement
401(k) with a 50% employer match up to $4000
Flexible time off

Required Experience:

Director

Foundation for Economic Education has retained the recruiting firm Big Fish on this search.Please contact Angel Fimbres-Barcelo at for any questions or referrals regarding the role.Big Fish is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in the talent needed to drive policy change.Learn more at Director...