Managing Director, Individual Giving

Managing Director, Individual Giving About the Company Influential organization combatting educational inequity IndustryEducation Management TypeNon Profit Founded1990 Employees1001-5000 Categories Non ProfitEducationEducation TechnologyEducatorsNew and Prospective TeachersServicesTrainingConsultingConsulting & Professional ServicesSocial AdvocacyCommunityAddiction TreatmentPeace AdvocacyAdvocacy Specialties educationschoolsteachalumnilow-income communitiesleadershipchangeteachercareerand information technology Business Classifications B2C About the Role The Company is seeking a Managing Director for Individual Giving to lead the cultivation, stewardship, and management of a significant portfolio of individual donors. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and executing a vision and strategy to raise a substantial amount of funds, with a focus on donors who have the capacity to give at a major level. This role involves close collaboration with Executive Directors, regional advisory board members, and other fundraisers to maximize giving and develop new donor strategies. The Managing Director will also be involved in development operations, including maintaining donor information and participating in organization-wide initiatives to support the case for giving. Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years' of experience in a development and fundraising context, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious goals. The role requires a specialist in individual giving, capable of independently managing a donor portfolio and leading fundraising campaigns. Key qualifications include excellent relationship-building and management skills, a deep understanding of fundraising best practices, and the ability to navigate complex philanthropic landscapes. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled communicator, both in writing and verbally, and will be adept at leveraging local development trends to inform and adjust fundraising strategies. Experience in a similar role within a mission-driven organization is preferred. Hiring Manager TitleSMD, Development Functions Non-Profit Management