Major Gifts Growth Lead (Individuals & Foundations)

Schott Foundation for Public Education; Fully; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schott Foundation for Public Education is seeking a Major Gifts Manager to expand the donor pipeline and lead soliciting initiatives for individuals and foundations. You will develop five- and six-figure gifts, craft grant proposals, manage Salesforce donor data, and coordinate in-person and virtual fundraising events.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Advancement, you will collaborate with the development, communications, programs, operations, and finance teams to grow Schott’s impact

Qualifications

• Experience securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Experience working with individual and foundation donors.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, solicit, and develop new funding sources to grow donor base.
• Manage major gifts pipeline ($10k+ individuals, $25k+ foundations).
• Develop grant proposals and reports for funders.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual fundraising events and stewardship activities.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor cultivation

Fundraising strategy

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Schott Foundation for Public Education is seeking a Major Gifts Manager to expand the donor pipeline and lead soliciting initiatives for individuals and foundations. You will develop five- and six-figure gifts, craft grant proposals, manage Salesforce donor data, and coordinate in-person and virtual fundraising events.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Advancement, you will collaborate with the development, communications, programs, operations, and finance teams to grow Schott’s impact