Capital Campaign Director job at Life is Good

Remote; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 68.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Capital Campaign Director to lead a $3M fundraising initiative over three years. The role demands expertise in managing fundraising campaigns and establishing relationships with major donors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in successful nonprofit campaigns and exceptional project management skills. This position is primarily remote but requires occasional travel to Boston.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in nonprofit capital campaigns of $5M or greater.
• Ability to secure major gifts and lead donor strategy.
• Prior experience with small or startup nonprofits is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead a capital campaign for a nonprofit organization.
• Develop campaign goals and donor recognition plans.
• Cultivate and steward major donor relationships.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Level Manager (Director, Dept Head, VP, General Manager, C-level)

Travel Required:

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You are a fundraiser who thrives in bold, focused campaigns. You bring vision, grit, and heart to a project with clear goals and a tight timeline. If you decide to apply, we would love to hear your story.

At Life is Good, this contract role is about more than raising funds. You will lead a campaign that ignites hope, joy, and possibility for kids overcoming adversity. Working closely with passionate leaders and generous donors, you will help build momentum for a movement that makes a real difference

People support Life is Good because they believe

• Optimism is a powerful force for healing and growth
• Together we can create brighter futures for kids through the power of play
• Every connection and every gift builds lasting impact.

If you want to bring your expertise to a meaningful campaign, read on.

Requirements

Overview

The Life is Good Playmaker Project is seeking an experienced Capital Campaign Director (Contract) to lead a bold, time-bound fundraising initiative that will fuel our organization’s next chapter. You will serve as the point person for all aspects of a discrete capital campaign—from strategy and infrastructure to donor engagement and implementation. This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit. You are not inheriting a well-established major gifts program and donor roster. You are rolling up your sleeves and building it, leveraging the strengths of the Founder, the Executive Director, and the Donor Stewardship Manager to attract new philanthropic investors.

This role is ideal for a senior-level fundraiser or consultant who thrives in campaign environments, is results-driven, and can operate both strategically and tactically. The position is temporary and focused specifically on delivering a successful campaign outcome. Desired results: $300K within 6 months, $500K within 9 months, $1M within 1 year. Total: $3M in 3 years.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Refine and implement the capital campaign plan, calendar, and milestones in collaboration with leadership and key stakeholders

Partner with leadership to establish campaign goals, case for support, and donor recognition plans

Identify, cultivate, and steward prospective major donors

Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and campaign materials

Support or lead high-level solicitations in partnership with leadership and Board

Coach and leverage strengths of Founder (dynamic keynote presenter) and Executive Director (passionate leader with 14+ years on team) to achieve set goals and build meaningful, long-term relationships with venture philanthropy partners.

Campaign Infrastructure

Build and manage prospect pipelines, tracking systems, and donor communications

Establish campaign committee structure and support its activities

·Provide regular progress reports to staff and Board

Work closely with internal staff, Board members, and external partners to align efforts and maximize impact

Train and coach internal team and volunteers as needed to build campaign capacity

Ideal Candidate

Proven experience managing or consulting on successful nonprofit capital campaigns ($5M or greater). Experience with small or startup nonprofits a plus.

Track record of securing major gifts and leading donor strategy

Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and as a collaborative partner

Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge) a plus

Commitment to the mission, values, and voice of our organization

Ideally based in New England, with the ability to travel to Boston 1–2 times per month for in-person meetings and collaboration.