United Way of Greater St. Louis
Director of Major Giving
United Way of Greater St. Louis is dedicated to strengthening communities across a 16-county region in Missouri and Illinois by supporting over 160 local nonprofits, leading the largest Volunteer Center, and connecting individuals to services through the 211 Helpline.
Position Summary:
The Director of Major Gifts will cultivate and manage relationships with major donors to enhance philanthropic support, aiming to generate at least $2,000,000 in new dollars annually. This role involves engaging with over 500 United Way deTocqueville Society members, each contributing $10,000 or more yearly, and ensuring excellent donor experiences through empathy, communication, and service.
Key Responsibilities:
· Manage a portfolio of individual donors giving $10,000+ annually, conducting at least 200 meaningful interactions and executing 25 solicitations of $50,000+ annually.
· Develop personalized donor strategies and maintain accurate records in the CRM.
· Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling donor communications, events, and recognition efforts.
· Identify, qualify, and outreach to new major donor prospects and creatively engage those who prefer non-traditional stewardship methods.
· Meet or exceed annual revenue and engagement goals, staying informed on fundraising trends.
Qualifications:
· Requires 3+ years of successful major gift fundraising experience and a Bachelor’s degree or a combination of 7 years of experience/education. Master’s preferred.
· Knowledge of the regional community and human services sector preferred.
· Strong communication, integrity, and relationship-building skills
· Ability to manage diverse donors and projects effectively.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family the first of the month after employment, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule.
To apply send your resume to Careers@unitedwaystl.org
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
United Way of Greater St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.
