Major Gifts & Campaigns Director

Sealaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska, seeks a Development Officer to manage and implement a comprehensive philanthropy program that secures financial resources from foundations, corporations, and individuals to support SHI's mission and programs.

You will develop and execute multi-year fundraising campaigns, oversee contractors, and promote Juneau as the NWC Arts Capital within the community, region, and nationally, while building strong relationships with Trustees, staff, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with businesses, corporations, major donors and foundations.
• Experience planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.
• Training or coursework in charitable giving, including endowment campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.
• Knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native culture and languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage major gift functions, donor prospecting and research to meet strategic priorities.
• Accountable for fundraising goals and managing a 20–40 person major gift portfolio.
• Develop multi-year fundraising campaigns and evaluate results with corrective actions.
• Meet local program goals with staff, boards and volunteers to raise funds.
• Coordinate, train, and lead development activities and committees.
• Lead donor cultivation events and solicitations with Trustees and volunteers.
• Protect confidentiality of sensitive information and manage strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Travel within Alaska and the lower 48; work long hours and occasional weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Training

Strategic planning

Communication

Writing

Donor research

Major gifts

Social media

Nonprofit knowledge

Alaska Native culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska, seeks a Development Officer to manage and implement a comprehensive philanthropy program that secures financial resources from foundations, corporations, and individuals to support SHI's mission and programs.

You will develop and execute multi-year fundraising campaigns, oversee contractors, and promote Juneau as the NWC Arts Capital within the community, region, and nationally, while building strong relationships with Trustees, staff, and