Senior Director, Major & Principal Gifts

National Audubon Society; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

National Audubon Society is seeking a Senior Director, Leadership Giving to lead a hemispheric major gifts program from Oakland, CA. You will partner with senior leadership to grow unrestricted and strategic gifts, guiding a team of frontline fundraisers and coordinating with regional directors.

This role requires a track record closing six- to seven-figure gifts, exceptional relationship-building, and the ability to align donor interests with Audubon’s strategic goals while fostering equity,

Qualifications

• Proven track record closing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Strong relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and storytelling about mission and impact.

Responsibilities

• Personally manage a portfolio of major and principal gifts, targeting $2–$5M in annual revenue.
• Establish and enhance an individual major and principal giving program with a team of fundraisers.
• Oversee multi-year fundraising initiatives aligned to Audubon’s Strategic Plan.

Skills

Major gifts

Leadership

Strategic planning

Donor cultivation

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

National Audubon Society is seeking a Senior Director, Leadership Giving to lead a hemispheric major gifts program from Oakland, CA. You will partner with senior leadership to grow unrestricted and strategic gifts, guiding a team of frontline fundraisers and coordinating with regional directors.

This role requires a track record closing six- to seven-figure gifts, exceptional relationship-building, and the ability to align donor interests with Audubon’s strategic goals while fostering equity,