Director, Major Giving East

Lead fundraising initiatives for high-net-worth individuals in the Eastern US.

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Overview

Lead fundraising initiatives for high-net-worth individuals in the Eastern US.

You have:

  • 10+ years of non-profit fundraising experience and expertise in high-net-worth individual fundraising.
  • Demonstrated history of being an empowering and supportive manager to front-line fundraisers.
  • Consistent track record of securing 6 and 7+ figure gifts from a complex portfolio of donors and prospects, including qualifying prospects and upgrading donors.
  • Experience leading and directly supervising frontline fundraisers.
  • Ability to lead, empower, and develop a hard-working and complex team.
  • Outstanding communication skills, including writing, listening, verbal presentation, and speaking.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
  • Ability to navigate CRM systems.

Potential interview questions

How do you approach building long-term relationships with major donors? This question assesses the candidate's relationship management skills and strategies. Provide examples of successful donor relationships you've built, focusing on communication and follow-up.
Can you describe a time you successfully secured a significant donation? The interviewer wants to evaluate your fundraising success and strategy execution. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to mentor and develop your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you utilize metrics to enhance fundraising efforts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe an innovative fundraising strategy you've implemented. What were the results? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication with internal teams when strategizing donor engagement? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a donor's priorities change? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is the most challenging aspect of fundraising from high-net-worth individuals? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 9 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org