The American School in London · St John's Wood, Greater London, United Kingdom
Join our team as Director of Major Gifts and drive philanthropic growth by managing a portfolio of high-impact donors.
About the Role
The Director of Major Gifts is a frontline fundraiser responsible for driving philanthropic growth by managing a portfolio of high-impact donors. This role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding prospects capable of leadership annual, major, and planned gifts.
What You Will Do
Manage a targeted portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects, developing bespoke 'moves management' plans to transition prospects into committed donors
Implement individualized strategies that align a prospect’s philanthropic goals with institutional needs, utilizing data and research to inform appropriate ask amounts
Collaborate with the Director of Development and Giving Manager to draft compelling gift proposals, case statements, and donor-facing materials