Major Gifts Director

Special Olympics Ohio is dedicated to advancing the global inclusion movement through sports, health education, and leadership programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Ohio. With year-round sports training and competition for 20,000 athletes, the organization promotes physical fitness, courage, joy, and community belonging. SUMMARY The Major Gifts Director is responsible for expanding fund-raising efforts to ensure the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and closure of gifts for the successful completion of annual and endowment campaigns, in support of Special Olympics Ohio’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. As a key member of the advancement team, the Major Gifts Director will implement major gift development and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of individuals, corporations, foundations, and key partners in Ohio, focusing on central and southwest Ohio. The position works directly within the Advancement Department and has a wide range of responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: Essential Job Functions Plan, manage, and execute strategies supporting the successful closure of major gifts using prospect moves management tools in The Raiser’s Edge NXT. Support building a culture of philanthropy by attending Special Olympics Ohio activities and events across the state to further the understanding of athletes, volunteers, and donors in the Special Olympics Ohio community. Work with Vice President of Advancement and Development Team to identify and refine fundraising strategies to support increases in philanthropic support of Special Olympics Ohio, including annual, endowment, and capital giving. Attend and support regional and state sports competitions and events, as well as peer-to-peer fund-raising events throughout Ohio. Manage and serve as the primary relationship manager for a major gift portfolio supporting the mission of Special Olympics Ohio. Liaise and collaborate with regional and state staff to support the Sports and Field Operations and the Inclusion and Engagement teams. Participate in the development and documentation of policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of data entry in the CRM. Pursue appropriate professional development opportunities to learn, test, and deploy best practices and emerging trends in major gift and peer-to-peer fund-raising. Preferred Qualifications, Experience & Skills Experience with fundraising CRM solutions, including The Raiser’s Edge NXT, TeamRaiser, and Luminate Online. Understanding of prospect moves management, donor recognition and stewardship strategies, and prospect research. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Dealing with Change and Uncertainty, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focused and Managing Vision & Mission Purpose. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree or higher. 5 - 7 years of major gift fund-raising experience. This position is full-time, exempt Days and hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening/weekend work may be required as job duties demand Salary Range:

$60,000 - $95,000/year Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, so flexibility is essential. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Steve Crissinger, Vice President, Advancement at scrissinger@sooh.org. Special Olympics Ohio is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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