Strategic Major Gifts Lead – $100K+ Portfolio

Jhpiego; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego in Baltimore seeks a Sr. Major Gifts Manager to secure gifts of $100K+ and manage a $1M+ portfolio. You will lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, collaborating with Johns Hopkins leadership and faculty to meet aggressive fundraising goals.

Travel is required, with off-site meetings and events, and the role offers autonomy. A strong background in major gifts and CRM usage is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of professional experience.
• CRM experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required.
• Advanced degree preferred for enhanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gifts donors.
• Develop and execute personalized cultivation strategies for assigned portfolio.
• Collaborate with leadership to set fundraising goals and plans.
• Track activity in CRM and manage annual work plans.
• Prepare compelling proposals to secure major gifts and lead donor events.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Budget Management

Donor Cultivation

Solicitation

Stewardship

Fundraising Strategy

Making the Case

CRM Tools

Event Planning

Portfolio Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Communications

Wealth Literacy

Writing and Editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (Master’s or JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM

Job description

Jhpiego in Baltimore seeks a Sr. Major Gifts Manager to secure gifts of $100K+ and manage a $1M+ portfolio. You will lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, collaborating with Johns Hopkins leadership and faculty to meet aggressive fundraising goals.

Travel is required, with off-site meetings and events, and the role offers autonomy. A strong background in major gifts and CRM usage is essential.