Remote Major Gifts Director, West

Sierra Club; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Club is seeking an Advancement Director, West to lead major gifts efforts remotely, with travel required to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. You will manage a portfolio of high-potential donors and work with senior leadership to advance campaigns across the West and Northwest.

The role emphasizes donor engagement, strategic planning, and collaboration with advancement teams to raise substantial annual revenue from individuals, foundations, and institutions.

Qualifications

• Senior-level fundraising experience with six-figure gifts.
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• Proven ability to build and manage a major gifts portfolio.
• Excellent writing and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages a high-potential donor portfolio and cultivates new prospects.
• Solicits gifts of $25,000+ to meet revenue goals.
• Travel 30–50% within the region and across the country.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor cultivation

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Job description

Sierra Club is seeking an Advancement Director, West to lead major gifts efforts remotely, with travel required to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. You will manage a portfolio of high-potential donors and work with senior leadership to advance campaigns across the West and Northwest.

The role emphasizes donor engagement, strategic planning, and collaboration with advancement teams to raise substantial annual revenue from individuals, foundations, and institutions.