Director of Major Gifts & Chapter Development

Phi Kappa Psi Foundation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Director of Development at Phi Kappa Psi Foundation leads nationwide donor engagement, securing major gifts and guiding chapter fundraising initiatives. This full-time role balances portfolio fundraising with Chapter Development Services project leadership to advance scholarships, housing support, and leadership programs.

Responsibilities include managing 75-125 donor portfolio, soliciting gifts of $10,000+, conducting feasibility studies, coordinating with alumni volunteers, and reporting

Qualifikationen

• Track record of building relationships and delivering results in fundraising or a comparable relationship-driven role.
• Ability to cultivate donors, confidently solicit significant gifts, and build trust with alumni volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Initiative, organization, and sound judgment in managing a donor portfolio, projects, and deadlines.
• CRM proficiency, timely activity reporting, and discretion with confidential donor information.
• Commitment to Phi Kappa Psi’s mission and appreciation for volunteer-driven organizations.
• Willingness to travel at least twice per month, including overnight trips, evenings, and some weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Manage and grow a portfolio of 75-125 donors and prospects nationwide; qualify new prospects and reengage current and lapsed supporters.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies through in-person visits, virtual conversations, and other personal outreach.
• Personally solicit and secure major gifts of $10,000 or more, with emphasis on the Phi Psi Fund and chapter-restricted giving that aligns with donors’ interests.
• Identify appropriate opportunities for current, multi-year, and planned commitments; collaborate with colleagues and gift-planning resources on giving options when relevant.
• Maintain accurate and timely contact reports, next steps, proposals, opportunities, and pipeline information in Raiser’s Edge; monitor progress toward established fundraising goals.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Donor cultivation

Major gift solicitation

Communication skills

Organization & judgment

Raiser's Edge (CRM)

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Jobbeschreibung

The Director of Development at Phi Kappa Psi Foundation leads nationwide donor engagement, securing major gifts and guiding chapter fundraising initiatives. This full-time role balances portfolio fundraising with Chapter Development Services project leadership to advance scholarships, housing support, and leadership programs.

Responsibilities include managing 75-125 donor portfolio, soliciting gifts of $10,000+, conducting feasibility studies, coordinating with alumni volunteers, and reporting