Director of Major Gifts & Donor Relations

Child Bridge, Inc.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Bridge, Inc. is seeking a Director of Donor Relations to strengthen ties with current donors and attract new ones, focusing on major gifts to advance the mission.

The role requires independent cultivation, confident soliciting of significant gifts, and growing philanthropic revenue across donor journeys. You will work with the development team to set annual goals within a multiyear plan, manage a donor portfolio for four- to six-figure gifts, and prepare proposals and support materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related field; 7+ years comprehensive fundraising experience.
• Experience soliciting and closing four+ figure gifts.
• Proven success meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle.
• Travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors to grow philanthropic revenue.
• Develop and implement a multi‑year fundraising plan with the team.
• Manage donor portfolio capable of four- to six‑figure gifts and steward legacy gifts.
• Prepare donor proposals and solicitation letters and related materials.
• Maintain accurate donor records and plan regular outreach.
• Collaborate with the team and participate in team prayer and formation.

Skills

Goal‑oriented

Relationship management

Compelling communicator

Fundraising strategy

Planning and organization

Team collaboration

Listening and questioning

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/communications

7+ years fundraising experience

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing tools

Cloud-based apps

Job description

Child Bridge, Inc. is seeking a Director of Donor Relations to strengthen ties with current donors and attract new ones, focusing on major gifts to advance the mission.

The role requires independent cultivation, confident soliciting of significant gifts, and growing philanthropic revenue across donor journeys. You will work with the development team to set annual goals within a multiyear plan, manage a donor portfolio for four- to six-figure gifts, and prepare proposals and support materials