Director of Individual Giving

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive individual giving strategy designed to increase annual philanthropic revenue and grow major gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 major donor prospects and current supporters.
• Demonstrated the ability to close five and six figure gifts.
• Develop and implement individualized donor engagement plans and moves-management strategies.
• Conduct a minimum of 12–15 meaningful donor visits or qualification meetings each month.
• Prepare compelling proposals, gift agreements, stewardship reports, and donor communications.
• Partner with executive leadership and board members to develop strategic donor cultivation and solicitation plans.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including major gifts and donor relationship management.
• Demonstrated success in securing five-and six-figure philanthropic gifts.
• Proven experience managing donor portfolios and fundraising pipelines.
• Strong strategic thinking and donor-centered fundraising skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit, education, child and family services, or human services organizations.
• Knowledge of planned giving and legacy fundraising strategies.
• Experience working with nonprofit boards and volunteer leadership.
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge NXT, or similar donor management systems.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive credential

Certificate and License Requirements:

• Possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License with current driving insurance, no record of driver-caused accidents, and no traffic violations within the last 3 years.

• Willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as fundraising events and meetings require.
• Willingness to step in and assist the fundraising team as needed.
• Local metro Atlanta travel involving donor visits and events.