Major Gifts Position in Aviation

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People & Systems is assisting an aviation related nonprofit in Maryland with their search for a Major Gifts Director.

TITLE:
Major Gifts Director

ORGANIZATION TYPE:
Aviation related nonprofit

LOCATION:
Maryland

OPPORTUNITY:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced development professional with a passion for or connection with aviation to serve as fundraising representative in targeted regions of the USA with primary responsibility for securing major gifts. You will build effective professional relationships with current donors as well as developing and effectively managing a large active portfolio of priority prospects. You will have the opportunity to prospect and identify new potential donors and make effective face-to-face presentations as well as written solicitations to donors/prospects. If you enjoy the investigative process and face-to-face nature of major gifts solicitation, this could be your next career move.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a Bachelors Degree, 3+ years of fundraising or 5+ years of sales experience that includes prospecting, cultivating and soliciting donors/customers coupled with a direct connection/demonstrated passion for flight. Detailed oriented self-starter coupled with good listening, superior verbal/written communications skills and ability to travel are a must.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send a resume and cover letter to: MG (at) peopleANDsystems . com