Senior Major Gifts & Planned Giving Officer

Bread for the City; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread for the City is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Individual Giving, in Washington, DC to lead major gifts and planned giving initiatives. You will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and develop strategies to expand Bread for the City’s donor base and annual revenue.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will build strong donor relationships, craft compelling proposals, and collaborate with team members and the Board to meet ambitious fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years in development or a related field.
• Experience with major gifts fundraising preferred.
• Donor-centric approach to fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of planned giving vehicles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a donor portfolio with capacity to give five- to seven-figure gifts.
• Develop annual fundraising goals and milestones with the Chief Development Officer.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts of $10,000+ and oversee the giving cycle.
• Advance planned giving prospects and build the legacy giving program.
• Collaborate with board, staff, and volunteers to drive engagement and revenue.
• Research prospective donors to grow the pipeline of major gifts.
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting in the donor database.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor stewardship

Portfolio management

Strong writing skills

Excellent communication

Grants/Proposals

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Bread for the City is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Individual Giving, in Washington, DC to lead major gifts and planned giving initiatives. You will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and develop strategies to expand Bread for the City’s donor base and annual revenue.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will build strong donor relationships, craft compelling proposals, and collaborate with team members and the Board to meet ambitious fundraising goals.