Director, Major Gifts

Salary: $105 - $115K annually

Background

Worldreader’s mission is to get children reading so they can reach their potential. Since its inception in 2010, Worldreader has helped over 21 million people worldwide, including those living in crisis and conflict settings. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a global team who is bringing reading to children who need it most. 

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Engagement, the Director, Major Gifts will oversee an existing portfolio of donors and prospects, and make donor solicitations. You will design and manage cultivation and stewardship of Worldreader’s major donors. The Director, Major Gifts will also create and implement moves management plans and manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects.

This is a full-time remote position, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Secure Major Gifts at the 5 to 7 figure level with the goal of achieving annual targets.
• Manage relationships with existing Major Gifts donors.
• Responsible for growing the donor pipeline and establishing the strategy and operational tactics for the cultivation of new donors.
• Make direct, face-to-face solicitations, and assist the board and other staff with their solicitations (e.g. provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications).
• Collaborate with the Development team to align efforts and set goals.
• Help create and implement an effective donor stewardship process and acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Exemplary time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and competing priorities at once, and delegate them when appropriate.
• Commitment to establishing goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement our mission and strategic vision.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-demand work environment.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with success in securing Major Gifts and managing donor relationships.
• Demonstrated track record in closing individual donors in the $5K-$50K range.
• Experience developing and growing individual donor programs in international development (preferably in education, reading, or literacy).
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar donor databases preferred.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional local and domestic travel required. 
  

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary for this position based remotely in the San Francisco Bay Area is between $105-115K.

Final salary within this adjusted range will also be determined by the candidate’s years and type of experience and qualifications. 

We hire and invest in smart and tenacious people who are committed to our mission and a fun, inclusive work environment.

Some of our key benefits include: 

• Flexible working hours 
• Hybrid working environment 
• Two week company closure 
• Competitive benefits 
• Paid holidays 
• Paid time off

How to Apply

Worldreader is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities, women, and other underrepresented applicants. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and can produce proof of authorization. 

Your personal data will be processed in accordance with Worldreader's candidate privacy notice.

Please submit your CV in English.

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