Eastern Major Gifts & Donor Relations Director (Remote)

Dickerson Bakker; Lansdowne (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Net seeks a Regional Director of Donor Relations (East) to lead major donor fundraising across the Eastern United States. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and collaborate with senior leadership to align gifts with Care Net’s mission.

You’ll develop tailored engagement strategies, manage a moves plan for each donor, and drive gift growth while coordinating with planning and foundations teams. Remote/hybrid options available; travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; five+ years in fundraising or related field.
• Proven success in asking for and closing major gifts of $10,000+.
• Experience building and maintaining donor relationships across individuals and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major donors and a pipeline in the Eastern U.S.
• Develop moves management plans for each donor and execute strategies.
• Present planned giving opportunities in collaboration with experts.
• Meet with donors to understand interests and invite involvement.
• Prepare meeting plans and reports; update donor records promptly.
• Coordinate with teams to complete communications plans and donor touches.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

Sales experience

Public speaking

CRM familiarity

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years experience

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Care Net seeks a Regional Director of Donor Relations (East) to lead major donor fundraising across the Eastern United States. You will cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and collaborate with senior leadership to align gifts with Care Net’s mission.

You’ll develop tailored engagement strategies, manage a moves plan for each donor, and drive gift growth while coordinating with planning and foundations teams. Remote/hybrid options available; travel up to 30% may be required.