Director of Major Gifts - United Way of Utah County - Due

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The Director of Major Gifts should be a externally focused, relationship oriented development professional with a history of success and accomplishment in major gift solicitation with a very high level of integrity, professionalism and sense of confidentiality.

This position is responsible for cultivating, developing and managing relationships with individual donors and potential donors, including managing solicitation activities, recognition programs, promotional and solicitation materials, and tracking systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data and Information management

Fundraising- develop implement and sustain strategies for soliciting individual gifts of $1,000 and above

Membership Retention and Growth

Engagement and Volunteerism

Events management.

Direct prospective donor research. 

Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for major donors.

Provide strategy and direction for Planned Giving

Education/ Position Requirements:. • Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or related field required. • Superior verbal and written communication skills. • Extensive knowledge of and well connected to the community and its resources. • Computer/Office Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Well-organized, personable and able to motivate and manage volunteers. • Must be able to take initiative, create and execute strategies, demonstrate leadership, work independently and produce consistently high quality work. Ability to analyze and exercise sound judgment • Must be bondable • Must be able to work nights, weekends and other unusual hours.