Director, Major Gifts & Donor Engagement

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Director of Advancement and Engagement to lead major gifts fundraising and donor stewardship. The role reports to the Chief Development Officer and works closely with senior leaders to grow the donor pipeline.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of major gifts success, excellent written and verbal communication, and a track record in crafting compelling proposals and engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ related experience in donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Proven success implementing multi-year cultivation strategies that lead to gift closures.
• Knowledge of donor databases; Raiser's Edge NXT preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills; valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute multi-year fundraising strategies aligning with the mission.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors contributing between $10,000 and $100,000.
• Design and champion donor stewardship and cultivation programs.
• Provide strategic leadership in Development and Operations initiatives.
• Oversee the donor database and ensure accurate records and reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing to increase donor engagement and giving.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor cultivation

Strategic planning

Relationship building

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Director of Advancement and Engagement to lead major gifts fundraising and donor stewardship. The role reports to the Chief Development Officer and works closely with senior leaders to grow the donor pipeline.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of major gifts success, excellent written and verbal communication, and a track record in crafting compelling proposals and engagement strategies.