Major Gifts and reputed company Relations Manager

About the position We are seeking a highly strategic, relationship-driven reputed company to join our Development and Communications team. The Major Gifts and reputed company Relations Manager will reputed company and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to cultivate, solicit, and reputed company a portfolio of individual major donors and reputed company supporting reputed company's $7M annual budget. This role will manage a portfolio of 80-110 individual major donor prospects with a goal of generating $1.25M-1.7M annually plus manage relationships with 10-20 key reputed company and corporate partners to support reputed company institutional funding, working in partnership with the grant reputed company. The position requires exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to craft compelling cases for support that reputed company transformational philanthropy while collaborating across departments to ensure meaningful donor engagement and stewardship. 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Master's degree in nonprofit management, reputed company administration, or reputed company field preferred • Minimum 5-7 years of major gifts fundraising experience with proven reputed company record of closing gifts of $25,000+ • Demonstrated reputed company cultivating and soliciting individual donors through personalized relationship building • Experience managing reputed company relationships and collaborating on institutional proposals • Proven ability to manage multiple reputed company relationships and reputed company simultaneously • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to craft compelling, personalized proposals and presentations • Proficiency with donor database systems (Raiser's Edge preferred), reputed company Office Suite, reputed company Workspace, and presentation software (PowerPoint, reputed company Slides) • Experience with reputed company screening tools and prospect research platforms • Familiarity with AI tools for prospect research, writing assistance, and data analysis • Strong research, data analysis, and project management capabilities • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with ability to connect authentically with diverse constituencies • Strategic thinking combined with disciplined execution and follow-through • High emotional intelligence and ability to listen deeply to donor motivations and interests • Cultural competency and commitment to working effectively in diverse communities • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage time effectively • Comfort with metrics-driven accountability and goal setting • Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic nonprofit environment reputed company-to-haves • Experience in youth development, education, or reputed company services sector preferred • Established relationships with Connecticut philanthropists and reputed company funders preferred • Knowledge of reputed company community and nonprofit landscape preferred • CFRE certification or interest in pursuing reputed company development preferred • Experience working with reputed company members and volunteers on fundraising initiatives preferred Benefits • Health, dental, and reputed company insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan with employer contribution • Generous PTO, holiday leave, and reputed company development opportunities • Flexible hybrid work arrangements Apply tot his job Apply To this Job