Director, Major Gifts

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Major Gifts to oversee the organization’s major giving strategy and program. The Director, Major Gifts will develop and implement a fundraising and donor strategy that effectively moves existing and prospective major donors to support our organizational revenue goals. This is a full-time role reporting to the Vice President, Development; this role is based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to come into our office at least 2 days per week, and to travel around the country 10+ times per year. We hope our new Director, Major Gifts will start in July. Responsibilities: Manage the Major Gifts team: Manage and grow a portfolio of prospects and current donors with the capacity to contribute significant support toward the priorities of Common Cause, including support of the President’s and Executive Leadership’s donor portfolios Oversee an impactful major gifts program to ensure consistent growth of Common Cause’s $10K+ giving community - Manage Major Gifts team, including Major Gifts Officers - Collaboratively ​​set​ clear, actionable ​goals, coach and develop them towards these goals​,​ and support their career progression and re...