Strategic Gifts Director: Major & Planned Giving

Women Helping Women

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Women Helping Women in Cincinnati is seeking a Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving to lead our major gifts program and legacy giving initiatives. You will build relationships with donors, design cultivation plans, and secure transformative gifts to sustain our mission.

Working closely with the CEO, Board, and development team, you will manage a 75–125 donor portfolio, develop stewardship communications, and drive annual fundraising results while expanding planned giving opportunities and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 5–7 years of successful fundraising experience.
Demonstrated success securing major gifts and cultivating high-capacity donors.
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong donor communication and presentation skills.
Experience utilizing donor databases, specifically Neon systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while working collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 75–125 major donor prospects and supporters.
Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Conduct donor qualification, discovery, and relationship-building activities.
Solicit and secure major gifts aligned with annual fundraising goals.
Prepare donor proposals, gift agreements, impact reports, and stewardship communications.
Develop strategies to increase donor retention, engagement, and year-over-year giving.