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United Schools · 19 hours ago

Executive Director, Donor Experience

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

United Schools is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to transforming lives and communities through education. The Executive Director, Donor Experience will be responsible for developing and managing key donor relationships to secure significant gift support, while also designing and implementing the organization’s major gift program.

Primary/Secondary Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Manage all major gift relationships from scheduling to portfolio assignment and management

Qualify and maintain a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects

Assist with scheduling and leading tours and meetings with current and potential donors and volunteers

Develop and implement individual goals and a time-bound strategy for the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of each donor

Work collaboratively on moves management strategy and solicitation; meet annual budgets and goals

Work collaboratively on major donor stewardship strategies and opportunities

Assist with the development and execution of meaningful events, including but not limited to galas, grant activity celebrations, breakfast tours, fundraisers, and donor stewardship volunteer opportunities

Lead major donor volunteer activities that engage constituents and support school-based initiatives

Coordinate with school leadership on major donor volunteer placement and activities

Other duties as assigned by the CAO

Qualification

Philanthropic experienceMajor gift program managementLeadership skillsProject managementInterpersonal communicationGoogle products proficiencyOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Holds a B.A./B.S. degree

Has five+ years of demonstrated experience in philanthropic work with a deep understanding of and successful experience with the nonprofit and/or education sectors

Demonstrated experience in cultivating and soliciting prospects capable of five and six-figure gifts

Exceptional leadership and management skills to inspire, lead, and work closely with members of multiple teams

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm with the ability to build long-term relationships and represent the organization to external audiences with a high degree of professionalism

Proven capacity to solve problems and identify key strategic insights that advance the goals of the organization

Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills and strong attention to detail

Ability to prioritize time to complete projects with many deadlines and competing requirements

Comfortability with Google products for effective communication and completion of job responsibilities

Preferred

advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).