Senior Managing Director of Major and Principal Giving

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The client is seeking a Senior Managing Director (SMD) of Major and Principal Giving to lead their philanthropic efforts, focusing on substantial donations of $100,000 and above. This key leadership role involves managing a team of frontline fundraisers and handling a select portfolio of major donors. The SMD will be responsible for setting ambitious fundraising goals and employing data-driven strategies to achieve and exceed an annual donation baseline of $10-$15 million, with expectations for continued growth.

The ideal candidate is an experienced manager and strategic thinker with a background in fundraising, data analytics, team performance management, and donor strategy. The leadership role requires a commitment to furthering the client's mission through transformative philanthropy.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;

The client is a renowned institution, emphasizing the integration of business, arts, and sciences to develop ethical leaders capable of addressing global challenges. They have a rich history, starting from 1917 with the education of 30 accounting students and evolving into a top business university in the U.S. The client's unique approach combines business education with arts and sciences, equipping students with vital skills such as critical thinking and effective communication.

This educational ethos aims to foster leaders who can navigate their careers successfully while making a positive impact on the community and the world.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;

The recruitment of a Senior Managing Director of Major and Principal Giving is a central component of the client's future philanthropic growth. This role involves guiding a skilled team of gift officers, engaging extensively with major donors, and devising strategies to promote the client's ambitious vision. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, the new leader will value partnership, purpose, and the opportunity to build lasting institutional success.

This position is not simply about reaching fundraising targets but also about nurturing relationships, creating opportunities, and advancing a mission that harnesses business as a transformative force for good.andlt;/pandgt;