Center for Creative Education
Director of Major Gifts
Center for Creative Education, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
Overview
As Director of Major Gifts, you will be integral to our fundraising success and organizational growth. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, you will support and expand our fundraising initiatives at the Center for Creative Education (CCE). Your primary focus will be on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, aligning with CCEs strategic vision, budgetary needs, and key messaging from leadership. Responsibilities
Identify and cultivate major donors: research, identify, and qualify prospects, including individuals, foundations, and corporations; build and maintain strong, personalized relationships through regular communication, meetings, and events. Develop and implement major gifts strategy: create and execute strategies to solicit major gifts aligned with CCEs fundraising goals; tailor approaches to match donor interests and capacity. Solicit and steward major gifts: prepare proposals and coordinate solicitations in collaboration with leadership; ensure timely stewardship, including thank-you communications, impact reporting, and recognition. Collaborate and engage: partner with CCEs executive team, board members, and other stakeholders to advance fundraising efforts; support planning and hosting of donor events, site visits, and other engagement opportunities. Support grant and planned giving efforts: assist in identifying and pursuing major grants and planned giving opportunities; provide input on proposals and donor materials as needed. Maintain records and report progress: track donor interactions and gifts in the CRM system; report regularly on progress toward goals and donor engagement trends. Stay informed and compliant: remain up to date with fundraising best practices; ensure all activities adhere to ethical standards and compliance requirements. Qualifications and Education
Masters degree in a related field preferred, such as Nonprofit Management, Business Management, Public Relations or Communications, Marketing. Fundraising or Development Certificates are a plus. Compensation and How to Apply
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As Director of Major Gifts, you will be integral to our fundraising success and organizational growth. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, you will support and expand our fundraising initiatives at the Center for Creative Education (CCE). Your primary focus will be on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, aligning with CCEs strategic vision, budgetary needs, and key messaging from leadership. Responsibilities
Identify and cultivate major donors: research, identify, and qualify prospects, including individuals, foundations, and corporations; build and maintain strong, personalized relationships through regular communication, meetings, and events. Develop and implement major gifts strategy: create and execute strategies to solicit major gifts aligned with CCEs fundraising goals; tailor approaches to match donor interests and capacity. Solicit and steward major gifts: prepare proposals and coordinate solicitations in collaboration with leadership; ensure timely stewardship, including thank-you communications, impact reporting, and recognition. Collaborate and engage: partner with CCEs executive team, board members, and other stakeholders to advance fundraising efforts; support planning and hosting of donor events, site visits, and other engagement opportunities. Support grant and planned giving efforts: assist in identifying and pursuing major grants and planned giving opportunities; provide input on proposals and donor materials as needed. Maintain records and report progress: track donor interactions and gifts in the CRM system; report regularly on progress toward goals and donor engagement trends. Stay informed and compliant: remain up to date with fundraising best practices; ensure all activities adhere to ethical standards and compliance requirements. Qualifications and Education
Masters degree in a related field preferred, such as Nonprofit Management, Business Management, Public Relations or Communications, Marketing. Fundraising or Development Certificates are a plus. Compensation and How to Apply
Interested in the position? Send your resume to tonelsonp@ Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Education Administration Programs Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr