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The Partnership for Public Service

Manager, Major Gifts

LocationWashington, DC, Maryland or Virginia
SetupHybrid
LevelMid
Posted2w ago
Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

The Partnership for Public Service is hiring a mid-level Manager, Major Gifts (Washington, DC, MD, or VA) with a competitive salary of $70,000 - $95,000 to develop and execute strategies to secure individual donor support.

Role
Manager, Major Gifts
Organization
The Partnership for Public Service
Location
Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Mid
Compensation
$70,000 - $95,000
Category
Development & Fundraising

The role

The Manager, Major Gifts position at the Partnership for Public Service involves developing and executing strategies to cultivate and secure individual donor support for the organization, with a focus on gifts of $5,000 to $25,000.

What you'll do

  • Develop and manage individualized solicitation strategies for a portfolio of 40+ active donors and prospects
  • Manage commitments from $5,000 to $25,000
  • Help establish annual revenue goals
  • Engage board members in the identification and cultivation of new individual prospects
  • Plan and execute small virtual and in-person cultivation events
  • Prepare briefings for the President and CEO, Management Team members, and volunteers

What it takes

  • Minimum of five years progressively responsible fundraising experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Demonstrated experience managing relationships with individual donors and prospects
  • Demonstrated experience with prospect research
  • Two years' experience developing and securing individual donations of $5,000 or more
  • Knowledge of individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and techniques

What you'll bring

Strategic thinkingRelationship managementCritical thinkingCommunicationDetail-orientedProspect research

How we treat you

Medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; training and development; transit benefits; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; use of an on-site exercise facility.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia.

What is the compensation?

The starting salary for this position is $70,000 - $95,000.

What are the key qualifications?

Key qualifications include five years of fundraising experience, a bachelor’s degree, and experience managing relationships with individual donors.

How do I apply?

Please apply by February 28, 2024, through the Partnership for Public Service’s job application portal.

Is the job remote?

The job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment, with an average of three days per week in the office.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Partnership for Public Service's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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