The Capital Campaign Director is a full-time, hybrid, salaried position and reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO). The primary responsibilities of the Capital Campaign Director are to ensure all aspects of the major gifts program and capital campaign move forward, data is captured accurately, and individualized strategy is created for the organization’s portfolio of major donors. This includes day-to-day details of campaign implementation, arrangements and notifications for meetings, campaign correspondence, monitoring gift and pledge records and conducting prospect research. This position will work with a variety of campaign volunteers, consultants and donors. Additionally, the Capital Campaign Director will maintain a portfolio of major donors and is responsible for cultivation and stewardship of this portfolio.
Relevant Work Experience: 5-7 years prior experience with donor stewardship and major gifts Moves Management or similar process, prospect research and campaign management. Advanced knowledge of donor management systems is required.
Essential Functions:
Major Gifts 1. Lead and administer Moves Management with regard to major donors and prospects.
2. Conduct detailed donor research on current/prospective donors.
3. Work closely with the Philanthropy team and others to manage relevant donor information and ensure its accuracy in the database.
4. Assist in the creation and implementation of campaign goals, objectives and timelines.
5. In conjunction with the CEO and CPO, the Capital Campaign Director will maintain a portfolio of major donor prospects and be responsible for cultivation, stewardship, retention and upgrading while supporting the creation and implementation of major gifts strategy across the organization for the Philanthropy Team.
6. Participate in weekly campaign management meetings and work with CEO and CPO to identify prospective capital campaign and other major donors.
7. Participate in and give feedback on calendar for philanthropy office that includes all donor relations and direct mail activity for the year – coordinated with CPO, Director of Philanthropy and others on the team.
8. Oversee stewardship process for capital campaign in collaboration with Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), data associate, and other team members, ensuring accuracy and providing necessary information to board, committees and staff.
9. Schedule, attend and support all capital campaign planning and Capital Committee meetings.
10. Prepare all lists, reports and profiles concerning campaign prospects.
11. Conduct ongoing ethical prospect research.
12. Manage and maintain records of cultivation strategies, evaluations, solicitations, contact reports and results of all contacts with campaign prospects.
13. Maintain records regarding campaign gifts and pledges including payment schedules and the production of pledge reminders.
14. Handle any incidental details related to the campaign as specified by the CPO.
Requirements:
1. Passion for the mission of Nexus Family Recovery Center.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and appropriately with staff, donors, volunteers, prospects.
3. Five to seven years of experience in supporting major gift fundraising and concrete understanding of Moves Management.
4. Intermediate knowledge of prospect research process.
5. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills and sound judgment.
6. Ability to function as a collaborative team member.
7. Must be organized, have strong attention to detail, and be able to accept direction and to work independently.
8. Must maintain utmost discretion with regard to donor confidentiality and privacy.
9. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
10. Some local travel required. Some night and weekend work required.
11. Attend all events as support to other staff and volunteers to ensure exceptional execution of special events and other 3rd party events. Participate in post event activities including stewardship and evaluating successes and challenges.
12. Be dependable, flexible, and highly sensitive to and supportive of the mission of Nexus Family Recovery Center. Position description is for informational purposes and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Additional duties that are consistent with the responsibility level of this position may be assigned.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.