Responsibilities
- Cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals in the region;
- Develop new relationships and build robust prospect pool, as well as retain and upgrade existing donors;
- Use a variety of solicitation tools, including events, meetings, calls, and online communication;
- Maintain strong internal relationships as the individual works with a variety of staff members in the national office, including the Sr. Director of Major Gifts, Chief Development Officer, President, and other members of the senior staff as well as peers across the country;
- Play a leadership roll in the planning of the annual regional conference and Luncheon;
- Plan regular development and fundraising trips for the President and other senior staff as needed;
- Work closely with the regional fundraising team to reach annual and cycle fundraising goals;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- a minimum of five years of fundraising experience and direct major donor solicitation, including prospecting and upgrading, and a proven track record securing major gifts.
- a commitment and passion to elect Democratic pro-choice women, as well as a commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership, partners, and staff.
Nice to Have
- Campaign and/or political experience helpful but not required.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge, is a plus.
