the client is seeking a Senior Director or Director to lead Principal Gifts. In this role, you will help drive growth in major giving by building and managing relationships with high-impact donors and prospects, with a focus on sustaining and expanding philanthropic support.
You will oversee the planning and execution of principal gifts strategies, including developing donor engagement approaches, coordinating cultivation efforts, and supporting the full lifecycle from identification and outreach through solicitation and stewardship. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to align fundraising priorities and to ensure donor interactions are thoughtful, timely, and consistent with organizational goals.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership in major gifts fundraising and the ability to manage complex relationships with discretion and professionalism. You will typically bring strong skills in strategy, communication, and relationship management, and you may be expected to lead, coach, and support team efforts to achieve principal giving objectives.