Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts and Grants)

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Manager (Major Gifts and Grants) on behalf of our client, an established, inspiring nonprofit organization that advocates for responsible parenthood to improve long-term outcomes for children! This is a wonderful, full-time, hybrid, direct-hire opportunity in Charleston County, SC with a dynamic, mission-driven team contributing to the improvement child welfare!

The Development Manager (Major Gifts and Grants) will work closely with senior leadership to cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors to solidify major gift commitments, develop innovative fundraising strategies, and compose successful grant proposals.

Perks:

• Direct-hire, full-time opportunity!
• Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience!
• Flexible Hybrid work environment with 3 days from home and only two days in the office!
• 40 hour work weeks with a M-F schedule!
• Ability to travel locally and out of state to meet with prospective donors!
• Opportunity to work for an organization that directly advances child welfare initiatives!
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and more!)

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Growth:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan securing diverse funding streams.
• Broaden fundraising reach through new approaches like planned giving and endowment programs.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities from corporations, foundations, and individual donors.
• Analyze trends and best practices in the nonprofit sector to optimize fundraising strategies.

Grant Management:

• Collaborate with the CEO on researching and writing compelling grant proposals and reports.

Donor Relations & Cultivation:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors across all categories.
• Create and execute strategies for donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Develop and manage major gifts, planned giving, and volunteer giving programs.
• Oversee the creation of donor-facing materials like appeal letters and collateral.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Implement and manage all aspects of donor communications via direct mail and other channels.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date donor information within the CRM system.
• Generate monthly reports to track progress toward fundraising goals.
• Provide regular updates to the CEO and board on fundraising performance.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit development specifically managing a variety of major giving and grant programs
• Managerial experience in leading, training, and mentoring volunteer programs
• Desire to be a part of an organization dedicated to advocating responsible parenthood initiatives
• Success soliciting and securing major gifts with a proven knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices
• Ability to identify and secure grants from public and/or private funders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM database systems such as Raiser’s Edge.
• Strategic thinking as well as analytical skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects at once.

• Advanced verbal, written, and public communications.

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

Compensation:
This exciting direct-hire opportunity offers an amazing work life balance with a hybrid schedule, a salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 annually, as well as comprehensive benefits (Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and more!)The opportunities are endless in this role as it provides the ability to make a direct impact on the future of youth!

How to apply:
For immediate consideration, please apply today!

About our firm:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.