Summary:

Title: Major Gifts Manager
Area: Headquarters
Dept: Institutional Advancement
Status: Full time, Exempt with Benefits
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Direcor of Institutional Advancement

Purpose:

Women for Women International seeks a Major Gifts Manager to spearhead the growth of high-potential major gifts program. This position will manage major gifts officers, and be responsible for the portfolios of the President and the U.S. Executive Director. As a senior member of the Institutional Advancement team, the Major Gifts Manager will collaborate closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement, senior management and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors capable of making leadership gifts ($25,000-plus)
• Staff the President and the U.S. Executive Director in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of leadership-level donors and prospects
• Develop and implement comprehensive solicitation strategies with volunteer leadership and senior management to secure leadership donations
• Mentor and manage major gifts officers (2+) and prospect researcher (1)
• Create all major gifts solicitation materials for leadership donors and prospects

• Oversee the drafting of correspondence and proposals for leadership donors and prospects
• Travel locally, regionally, nationally, and potentially internationally to assist in the solicitation of leadership gifts

• Build long-term relationships with donors and prospects and identify and cultivate their interests
• Track prospect and donor contacts in a moves management system
• Lead the major gifts team in the development and distribution of cultivation mailings and annual appeals
• Work closely with senior members of the Institutional Advancement team on special initiatives and events

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• Passion for Women for Women International’s mission
• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five years of development and major gift experience preferred
• Established track record of success in identifying and soliciting major gifts
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, management skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work well both independently and with others
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, including competency with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook
• Willingness to travel

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample (proposal, cultivation letter, or other appropriate major gift donor related document) via email (preferred), to Humanresources@womenforwomen.org, or by fax, to 202-737-7709, no later than October 15, 2008. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Website: http://www.womenforwomen.org/jobs-helping-women.php#4-2