You are thoughtful in developing new ways to engage prospects and existing donors. Strategic thinker: You are experienced in developing and implementing forward-thinking donor engagement strategies that inspire and motivate diverse stakeholders, to achieve ambitious fundraising targets.

You have a deep knowledge of both the art and science of fundraising, experience working in international development, a proven track record of effectively building and managing a portfolio of major donors, and securing 6- and 7-figure gifts from individuals and family foundations. Experienced: You have at least 8 years of experience in business development with progressive levels of responsibility.Serve as a representative for Living Goods to internal and external constituents.Plan small donor engagement events, such as Jeffersonian Dinners.Solicit funds from major donors and prospects, both independently and collaboratively.Craft and execute individualized fundraising plans for each donor in your portfolio, including specific fundraising goals and a stewardship strategy.Manage and grow an existing portfolio of individual and family foundation donors, each with the capacity to give at least $100,000+.Relationship Management & Stewardship: This individual will manage a portfolio of existing donors and prospects.

Advice on different ways of pitching our work, informed by trends in this revenue stream.

Articulate a compelling case for unrestricted support as well as restricted support for strategic priorities.

Identify new fundraising opportunities and work with the team to develop a significant pipeline of prospective donors.

Engage with existing funders to leverage networks.

However, our goals are ambitious, so we have a need to increase the number of major donors with whom we work. Identify & Secure New Funding: Living Goods is pleased to have a strong base of individual donors.

Play a role in being a leader on the wider Business Development team, deputizing for DoD when appropriate and working cross revenue streams.

Support team as they continue to grow at LG and provide guidance on and model best practices in this field.

Work with direct reports to create specific donor engagement plans and establish work plans.

Coach development team on implementation of major gifts strategy.

Manage up to two direct reports with the potential to manage more depending on the growth of the portfolio.

Serve as internal expert and adviser on revenue stream and donor strategies.

Use and analyze data and trends to make effective, efficient decisions about donor strategy and process.

Work with the Director, Business Development, and the Executive Director to establish and implement a comprehensive major gifts funding strategy, with specific tactics, to secure multi-year 6-figure funding opportunities.

This position will require cultural intelligence, an understanding of primary health care and community health challenges, the leadership stature and strategic ability to be a thought partner to leadership, a high level of social acumen, and the ability to move comfortably within the realm of high net worth individuals. We want self-starters who are excited to work in a growing organization, have experience securing 6- and 7-figure gifts, are organized, and can represent our work. The Deputy Director will liaise with the Director, Business Development, and other LG leadership in their cultivation and solicitation efforts, manage a select portfolio of major gift prospects and donors and serve as the organizational lead on major gift fundraising. The Deputy Director, Major Gifts, will be responsible for setting the overall strategy for continued growth, identifying, securing, and managing funds from individual donors and family foundations, and managing the major gifts team, which includes an associate and potentially a manager in the future. We currently raise $5 million per year or approximately 20 percent of our total revenue in major gifts from a small, dedicated group of individual donors and family foundations who primarily give at the six-figure level. We are looking for someone to oversee, maintain, and grow the major gifts revenue stream at Living Goods. We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Deputy Director of Major Gifts to serve as a key member of the major gifts team. Reports to: Director - Business Development Location: Fully remote with a strong preference for the major metropolitan area.

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