Sr. Fundraising Advisor Principal Gifts
Cultivate and manage relationships with principal gift donors in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Overview
Cultivate and manage relationships with principal gift donors in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
You have:
- Five (5) years of experience.
- Experience in fundraising with at least three years focused on individual major and principal gifts (high six-figures and up) or large accounts, preferably supporting large-scale research on health and/or community issues.
- Experience planning and implementing engagement opportunities that align with organizational mission, goals, and strategies at national and local levels.
- Experience working with complex philanthropic donors or clients with proven fundraising results at the six-figure and higher gift ranges.
- Collaborative skills with all levels of staff, prospects, volunteers, and donors.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, preferably translating scientific information for lay audiences.
- Ability to travel up to 30% locally and 10% overnight.
- Knowledge of or experience working in one or more fields: public health, healthcare, medicine, community health, scientific research.
- Knowledge of the philanthropic landscape.
- Experience using donor relationship management software, such as Salesforce CRM, Blackbaud, Dynamics, and/or Raiser’s Edge.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you closed a significant gift. What strategies did you use? | This question assesses your practical experience and ability to secure large donations. | Share a specific example, focusing on your approach to building relationships and making the ask. |
| How do you prioritize your interactions with donors? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and relationship management strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful fundraising campaign you implemented? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you employ to engage prospective donors? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle objections from potential donors? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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