Head of Development & Major Gifts Strategy

Georgia Public Policy Foundation

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Georgia Public Policy Foundation in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Director of Development to build and lead the fundraising engine across individual giving, major gifts, foundations, and corporate partners. You will own a real portfolio, set strategy, and drive donor engagement in a hybrid work environment.

Reporting to the President, you will design plans, steward donors, and collaborate with research and communications to tell policy-driven donor stories.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of fundraising experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Proven track record closing major gifts ($10,000+).
  • Experience building donor pipelines and estates of support.
  • CRM experience and data-driven fundraising approaches.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the comprehensive development plan across revenue streams.
  • Own the portfolio of major gifts, foundations, corporate partners, and individual giving.
  • Collaborate with research, communications, and program teams to translate policy wins into donor stories.
  • Produce proposals, impact reports, newsletters, and donor appeals.
  • Plan board engagements and fundraising events to grow revenue.

Skills

Fundraising leadership
Major gifts closing
Donor stewardship
CRM data-driven
Public policy nonprofit

Tools

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Job description

Georgia Public Policy Foundation in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Director of Development to build and lead the fundraising engine across individual giving, major gifts, foundations, and corporate partners. You will own a real portfolio, set strategy, and drive donor engagement in a hybrid work environment.

Reporting to the President, you will design plans, steward donors, and collaborate with research and communications to tell policy-driven donor stories.

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