Lead client engagements: Manage feasibility studies and capital campaigns, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with client goals.
Engage with stakeholders: Build relationships and communicate effectively with organizational leaders, volunteers, and donors to foster trust and collaboration.
Conduct major gift research: Identify and evaluate potential donors to inform fundraising strategy.
Facilitate donor cultivation: Schedule and conduct interviews to educate, inspire, and cultivate major gift prospects.
Analyze and present insights: Synthesize interview findings into actionable campaign recommendations and present them to clients.
Develop and execute campaign strategies: Create tailored fundraising plans to meet client objectives.
Recruit and manage volunteers: Identify, train, and support volunteer leaders throughout campaign solicitation efforts.
Support fundraising solicitations: Partner with volunteers to secure campaign commitments and track progress.
Collaborate and contribute: Work cross-functionally to support colleagues, share best practices, and enhance the overall client experience.
Adhere to professional standards: Uphold company policies, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethics, and all relevant compliance guidelines.
Travel periodically: Up to 25% travel for client meetings, volunteer training, and campaign activities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in fundraising, higher education advancement, or consulting.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with fundraising databases; Salesforce experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, Monday.com, and Adobe Acrobat.
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
Ability to lead internal account teams and collaborate across departments.
A proactive, client-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and deliver creative solutions.
Experience in the nonprofit sector preferred.
Membership in a Greek social organization a plus.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
100% Employer paid short/long term disability
Basic Life
401(k) option with 100% company match up to 4%
Flexible paid personal/vacation time built on mutual trust and accountability