Description

You will lead the growth of our major gifts program, identifying and cultivating high-value donors, and building enduring relationships to secure significant donations that support Activate's mission of empowering scientist entrepreneurs.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in major gift fundraising with proven six and seven-figure gift closing
• Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships with donors and board members
• Proficiency with CRM systems for data-driven decisions

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new major gift prospects
• Solicit major gifts and partner with leadership on solicitations
• Manage a portfolio of 30-40 donors, elevating mid-level donors
• Develop and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Maintain HubSpot CRM for tracking and reporting