Manager of Individual Giving

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages Leffingwell Society process and members including solicitation and retention of new and renewed members, materials, events, etc.

• Maintains a portfolio of 150-200 prospects General Responsibilities

• Works with the Development Team, Development Committee and Board to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Leffingwell donors and prospects

• Helps meet major gift and annual fund goals

• Arranges cultivation and solicitation visits with donors and prospects

• Provides consistent follow-up post meetings, events, and other activities to secure commitments or move relationships forward

• Tracks and reports relationship-management activity using Raiser’s Edge

• Forges and maintains strong relationships with donors, volunteers and FPF staff

• Manages expenses as budgeted

• Supports and participates in the organization's fundraising and donor stewardship events • Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Self-motivating with a high attention to detail

• Ability to build relationships with individuals from various backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high-level and consistent work ethic in all work-related duties • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years minimum experience in major gifts (or equivalent combination of education and experience);

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar database

• Proven ability to work with major donors and all levels of professionals

• Proven ability and willingness to solicit and secure major gifts

• Exceptional relationship-management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

This position will provide oversight for leadership annual giving as well as manage a portfolio of major gift prospects. This role is also responsible for securing philanthropic gifts and developing prospect strategies, cultivation, solicitation and follow-up activities with major gift prospects and donors.