Director of Development & Major Gifts

LifeAct of Northeast Ohio; Chardon (OH); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LifeAct of Northeast Ohio is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts, build a sustainable revenue base, and work closely with the CEO, Board, and development team to grow major gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, annual campaigns, planned giving, and events.

The role focuses on cultivating relationships, making asks, and generating revenue for LifeAct's mission to prevent suicide and support youth mental health.

Qualifications

• 5+ years nonprofit fundraising experience or related field.
• Proven success cultivating donors and securing philanthropic gifts.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with individual giving, annual campaigns, major gifts, or corporate partnerships.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• A genuine passion for youth mental health and suicide prevention.

Responsabilités

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors and major gift prospects.
• Manage an active portfolio of donors and conduct cultivation meetings and gift solicitations.
• Develop strategies to acquire new donors, increase retention, and grow individual giving.
• Partner with the CEO on major gift opportunities and significant donor relationships.
• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan with clear revenue goals and measurable outcomes.
• Lead LifeAct's Annual Fund and strategies to increase unrestricted support.
• Identify opportunities to diversify revenue and expand philanthropic partnerships.
• Relaunch and grow LifeAct's planned and legacy giving program.
• Monitor fundraising performance and adjust strategies to achieve goals.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Fundraising strategy

Communications

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Description du poste

LifeAct of Northeast Ohio is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts, build a sustainable revenue base, and work closely with the CEO, Board, and development team to grow major gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, annual campaigns, planned giving, and events.

The role focuses on cultivating relationships, making asks, and generating revenue for LifeAct's mission to prevent suicide and support youth mental health.