Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Identify, cultivate and solicit donors and prospects capable of giving major, planned, capital, endowment, annual or event support. Works with Trustees or other volunteers and creates and implements strategies for donor cultivation and engagement. Develops a fundraising plan to meet defined revenue and activity goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
A minimum of five years recent and related fundraising experience required.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in development and non-profit management preferred.

Responsibilities

Partners with leadership, develops activity plans and implements overall strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new and existing donors.
Assists with developing strategies to meet or exceed all budgeted revenue goals.
Researches present and prospective donors to determine philanthropic capacity.
Confirms and secures donations from donors.
Cultivates donor relationships with high level of personal communication through telephone, electronic, written (letters, invitations, applications, proposals, etc.).
Develops new leadership to serve on the Council of National Trustees as volunteers.
Documents all donor contacts in compliance with National Jewish Health Development procedures.
Maintains active portfolio according to best practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Employer-paid Disability & Life Insurance plans and optional buy-up choices.
Full suite of Voluntary Benefits coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan.
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.