Major Gift Manager

Save the Sound

. Develop organizational goals for major donor revenue .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in major donor fundraising, including securing and growing significant individual gifts. Proficient in developing and executing donor engagement strategies, cultivating relationships, and preparing impactful written communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Major Donor Fundraising ExperienceRelationship ManagementWritten Communication SkillsDonor Database ExperienceStrategic Fundraising Planning

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentProposal WritingDonor CultivationStewardship PlanningDonor ResearchEvent PlanningAdministrative ReportingQuality Contact TrackingIndividualized Solicitation PlansImpact Reporting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationTeam CollaborationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Donor DatabasesCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Major Donor EngagementFundraising MaterialsDonor RecognitionGift SolicitationVolunteer Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop organizational goals for major donor revenue
Manage relationships with current and potential individual donors giving annual donations of $1,000 to $50,000
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors
Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects
Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
Prepare written updates, proposals, reports, and other fundraising materials
Conduct donor visits, calls, and outreach
Collaborate with senior leadership, board members, and program staff on donor engagement and gift solicitations
Identify, research, and qualify new major gift prospects
Develop strategies to increase donor support and engagement
Develop and plan strategic fundraising and friend-raising events
Acknowledge and recognize donors in a timely manner
Support major donor communications, appeals, and stewardship initiatives
Establish personal benchmarks and report regularly on donor phone calls, meetings, and other quality contacts
Complete administrative work such as timesheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more years of relevant major donor fundraising experience
Demonstrated success securing and growing significant individual gifts
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to convey organizational needs, strengths, and funding opportunities through letters, appeals, proposals, and written impact reports
Ability to build meaningful, authentic relationships with donors, volunteers, and colleagues
Strong organizational skills and superb attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as a team player
Experience using donor databases or CRM systems
Willingness to frequently travel throughout the region
Access to a car and a current driver’s license
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment
Two relevant writing samples required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company sponsored health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
403(b) with company match after one year
Life and long-term disability insurance
Generous time off package
Opportunities for professional development
Hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement