Senior Individual Giving Director

American Cancer Society•Palm Beach, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. Drives high impact revenue growth by cultivating priority relationships and soliciting significant gifts from individuals and foundations advance ACS mission priorities. Collaborates across internal teams and departments to align efforts, maximize value, and ensure cohesive execution of philanthropic strategies. Applies a strategic moves management-oriented mindset to identify, cultivate, and secure high-value relationships and contributions, with expertise in securing 6 and 7-figure gifts. Accountable for a minimum of $1.2 million in annual revenue.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
8 + year proven track record of securing $100,000+ gifts or equivalent experience.
Driver’s License Requirement: Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer proficiency
Successful track record of securing 6, 7, and 8 figure gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
Strong working knowledge of the major gifts area
Established ability to build and cultivate relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations.
Ability to establish collegial, effective working relationships and partner with staff and volunteers.
Strong financial acumen.
Ability to drive lead generation for individual and corporate major giving opportunities.
The ability to be an ambassador for the American Cancer Society.
Ability to understand work within a complex organizational structure.

Nice To Haves

Sales management and campaign experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes strategies to secure donations that align with organizational goals and individual donor and foundation interests, driving six-figure gifts across multiple years and mission focus areas.
Builds and maintains long-term relationships with a portfolio of high impact donors through personalized cultivation, engagement, recognition, and stewardship. Ensures donor satisfaction and retention through consistent follow-up and impact reporting.
Demonstrates deep understanding of the American Cancer Society's mission, programs, and strategic priorities, including ACS CAN, Patient Support, Discovery, BrightEdge, All In Against Cancer Campaign and Hope Lodge. Serves as a passionate ambassador, translating mission knowledge into meaningful donor engagement. Crafts compelling narratives and presentations that inspire action and convey the mission and impact of the organization.
Qualifies donors and executes upon a moves management plan for each qualified donor in portfolio, engaging an account team of appropriate stakeholders for the donor and opportunities.
Serves as a connector and facilitator to ensure seamless execution of donor engagement strategies, collaborating with the development team to align volunteer and individual giving opportunities, primarily through c-suite personal giving, distinguished events, and leadership volunteer roles.
Serves as a member of the Area leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, goal setting, and execution to advance organizational objectives. Serves as a mentor and advisor to team members.