Position Summary
The Development Manager, Major Donor Relations is responsible for actively seeking new funding opportunities while developing strategies for increasing a broader base of donors to support the organization. This position is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donor prospects, inclusive of corporate, individual and foundation sources. The Development Manager will cultivate donors making major gifts in the range of $10,000-$100,000. The Development Manager will also be responsible for planning and executing proven engagement strategies that result in both donor retention and increased giving. This position will build a significant prospect base and assume responsibility for a fundraising goal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Thoroughly understand the mission of CURE and its initiatives and serve as an enthusiastic, effective advocate of these initiatives within the community.
•Develop, implement, and manage major individual giving and sponsorships for donors$10,000-$100,000.
•Deliver tailored, personalized stewardship and engagement moves to all current major donors to CURE.
•Manage and execute all aspects of major individual and corporate giving strategies including research, portfolio management, solicitations, appeals, reporting and stewardship.
•Plan annual goals and strategies for individual and corporate giving with a focus on building a portfolio of major donors.
•Work to develop revenue targets for the organization in general, as well as revenue and expense targets for special events and CURE programs.
•Develop the level of relationships necessary to provide effective stewardship and ongoing communications to major gift donors and prospects.
•Regularly evaluate existing partnerships to identify potential for additional/increased funding.
•Coordinate with colleagues in development and program departments to develop proposals to secure major gifts.
•Write and submit multi-year corporate grant proposals.
•Communicate with major donors through personal visits, written proposals, appeal letters, and reports.
•Execute an effective program for recognition, involvement, and stewardship of major and special gift donors in coordination with the Director of Development.
•Plan, staff, and manage major donor fundraising events, salons, and other donor engagement opportunities.
•Research new prospect markets and develop and manage outreach strategies to engage first-time major gift donors.
•Routinely engage board members, organization executives and current donors in peer-prospect identification, visits, and closings.
•Record, track, and report on progress against annual objectives.