Major Gifts Development Manager – Remote Jobs

Job Name: Major Gifts Development Manager

Name of the Company: Ballard Food Bank

Location: Seattle, WA

Salary Range: $72,000-$75,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule: Regular, Exempt

Career Level: Manager

Education Level: Bachelor’s/Undergraduate Degree

Travel Required: No

Hours per Week: 40

Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid holidays, Paid sick leave

Position Description

Ballard Food Bank is seeking a Major Gifts Development Manager to join their team to build relationships with individuals and encourage them to contribute to Ballard Food Bank’s mission and initiatives. As an anti-racist organization, Ballard Food Bank is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusivity in its work. This is a full-time, hybrid position with flexibility in scheduling, that reports to the Director of Development and Communications.

Responsibilities

The Major Gifts Development Manager is responsible for:

– Developing and executing the major gifts fundraising program,
– Managing relationships with major donors and prospects with a minimum capacity to donate of $1,000 per year,
– Implementing effective fundraising strategies for growing philanthropic giving,
– Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor prospects,
– Maintaining detailed and accurate records of donor interactions in a fundraising program CRM, and
– Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

– 3-5 years of development experience (including at least two years of major gifts experience),
– A strong commitment to racial equity and social justice,
– A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications, and development/fundraising certification is preferred,
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
– Experience working with boards and donors to secure significant gifts,
– Demonstrated project management and independent working skills,
– Knowledge of ethical standards of professional fundraising, including confidentiality, and
– Ability to work effectively with MS Office software and fundraising CRM.

Physical Demands and the Work Environment:

The Major Gifts Development Manager may need to work onsite at the Ballard Food Bank several days per week but may work remotely for part of the workweek. Ballard Food Bank strongly encourages vaccination against COVID-19 to keep its community safe.

Salary & Benefits:

Ballard Food Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-matched Simple IRA, medical, dental and vision, paid vacation and wellness time, flexible Spending Account, and holidays.

If you are passionate about the mission and vision of the Ballard Food Bank, and have a proven track record in major gifts fundraising, then we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to apply for the Major Gifts Development Manager position.