Major Gifts Manager jobs in Arizona

Job Description

The Goldwater Institute is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Major Gifts Officer to join our team. The Major Gifts Officer will work closely with the Institute’s President and Director of Development and be responsible for prospecting efforts, donor cultivation, developing fundraising strategies and securing funding to further the mission and objectives of the Goldwater Institute.

The Major Gifts Officer should be a people person with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Top candidates will be able to solve problems and develop individualized strategies that work for different donors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects with a focus on soliciting gifts of $5,000 or more through face-to-face meetings.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive major gifts program that includes research, identification, cultivation, creating strategic solicitation proposals, and stewardship of new major donors and new foundations.
• Work closely with the President, Director of Development, and other senior staff to develop fundraising strategies.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and other materials to utilize during solicitations for major gifts.
• Collaborate with members of the Goldwater Institute team to ensure that major gift fundraising is integrated with team wide efforts.
• Attend relevant meetings, fundraising events, and conferences to stay up to date on best practices in major gift fundraising.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in major gift fundraising
• A solid understanding of finances and budgeting
• Proven track record of successfully soliciting major gifts
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with donors and colleagues
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends
• Familiarity with donor databases and other fundraising tools (Salesforce a plus)
• Ability to travel when required
• Preferably work in-person at Goldwater
  
  

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please provide resume, cover letter, and references upon application.

Company Description

The Goldwater Institute is a free-market public policy research and litigation organization that is dedicated to empowering all Americans to live freer, happier lives. We accomplish real results for liberty by working in state courts, legislatures, and communities nationwide to advance, defend, and strengthen the freedom guaranteed by the constitutions of the United States and the fifty states.

Goldwater offers competitive salaries, bonuses and benefits including employer-paid group health insurance, health savings accounts, 403(b) plan with an employer match, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, and generous vacation and leave policies.

The Goldwater Institute is a free-market public policy research and litigation organization that is dedicated to empowering all Americans to live freer, happier lives. We accomplish real results for liberty by working in state courts, legislatures, and communities nationwide to advance, defend, and strengthen the freedom guaranteed by the constitutions of the United States and the fifty states. Goldwater offers competitive salaries, bonuses and benefits including employer-paid group health insurance, health savings accounts, 403(b) plan with an employer match, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, and generous vacation and leave policies.