This individual will be responsible for building and managing the organization's major gifts program including researching, identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of current and prospective donors. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Manager will also work closely with the Corporate Giving Manager, Database Specialist, Executive Director, Marketing, Education and Public Program Directors and related administrative support staff. The position is full-time with an excellent benefits package.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Provide staff support for volunteer solicitors and fundraising committees, including preparing meeting agendas, monthly and quarterly reports showing goal vs. actual, individual action items, and related correspondence. Participate in planning and executing individual and group cultivation, stewardship and recognition events for major donors and assist in the planning and implementing of CSSC s fundraising gala. Coordinate special events and activities to cultivate select groups of individual propsects. Represent CSSC at major community functions, special events, business meetings and outreach activities, as needed. Three years of demonstrated accomplishment in securing major gifts in an institution of higher learning, cultural museum or science center preferred.