Reports to: Vice President, Development
Staff reporting to this position: 2
Department: Development
Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 7
Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Major Gifts is an important member of the Development department and will help lead American Progress’ individual giving efforts. They will have a portfolio of 100 to 150 prospects, targeting five- and six-figure prospects. The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for planning and implementing strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors to support American Progress. They will focus on strategically expanding the organization's Individual Giving program with a goal of significantly increasing the base of annual gifts. Eventually, they will oversee the new positions of Development Events Coordinator and Development Communications Coordinator.
This position is ideal for a dynamic, results-driven, and well-organized development professional who is committed to a progressive policy agenda and to American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. In addition, this position will support the organization’s five crosscutting priorities:
The Development department works with program staff at both the Center for American Progress, a 501(c)(3) organization, and the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, to fundraise for support for American Progress’ priorities and bold progressive agenda.
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American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union. The ideally qualified candidate’s salary starts at $100,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
https://www.americanprogress.org/job/director-of-major-gifts/
The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.