Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a proven major gifts fundraiser to significantly contribute to the vitality and growth of Catholic Charities in Lake County. Successful candidates will have demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardship, cross-functional collaboration and closing 6-figure gifts. The Director -- Major Giving is a key player within the Major Gifts team, responsible for seeking out opportunities to engage and solicit major gifts, beginning at the $10,000 level. Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Director will be responsible for a portfolio of 85 to 100 donors, and will cultivate and solicit potential prospects, donors and lapsed donors. The Director will be a visible presence at advancement department special events, such as donor cultivation events and fundraisers. This role has a hybrid schedule, recognizing that donor cultivation frequently takes place outside the office and that some events take place during evenings/ weekends. Essential Functions of the position are detailed below, and include any physical requirements below that. 1. Maintain a personal portfolio of major gift prospects (defined as those giving a gift of $10,000+ in support of Catholic Charities), as well as those donors and prospects that have the capacity to give at the major level or higher.2. Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of prospects, developing and implementing a written donor strategy and relationship record (using Raisers Edge) of all interactions.3. Communicate with portfolio through face to face cultivation, solicitation and stewardship meetings, and written strategies; ensure that each major donor and prospect has a clear strategy and timeline for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.4. Develop solicitation strategies for donors / prospects in support of the organization's annual fund, planned giving, and growth campaigns; ensure strategies are compatible and maximize opportunities with other existing campaigns and appeals.5. Support the fundraising efforts of the Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Director in securing new and renewed gifts.6. With the VP of Principal Giving, create and manage organizational budget; track and report on progress to goal to CEO, including contracts, gifts, and pledges.7. Work with the Director of Advancement Operations to screen and prepare profiles of current and prospective donors; establish and refine benchmarks for department research processes as needed.8. Ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and oversee accurate donor lists for those publications.9. Manage the design and implementation of donor recognition.10. Work with the Communications, Stewardship Manager and Special Events Director to strategize and help execute cultivation events for major donors and prospects.11. Be a visible presence at development department special events, such as major donor cultivation events and fundraisers.12. Project manage annual appeals ensuring deadlines and fundraising goals are met for Major Gifts. PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day.Push and pull objects up to __ pounds.X Climb up and down up to 4 flights of stairs at a time.X Lift up to 25 pounds.Additional Requirements: Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).X Background check, including any program specific requirements.Physical examinationTB TestingDrug TestingX Driver's License and reliable transportationX Agency-specified automobile insuranceAdditional Requirements: Immediate Supervisor: Vice President - Institutional Advancement DirectlySupervises: N/AIndirectly Supervises: N/A Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant Education:Preferred: Master's DegreeMinimum: Bachelor's Degree Relevant Experience:Preferred: 5-7 Years Five years of direct or equivalent experience managing high level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of $5,000 and above. Ability to conceive, plan, and execute a major gifts program, including: annual giving, special events, and special projects/campaigns. Superior interpersonal and listening skills and the proven ability to develop and negotiate complex relationships and proposals in person and in writing with a diverse portfolio of donors as well as collaborate with colleagues. Ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with high level donors and prospects. Excellent grasp of Raisers Edge database software. Willingness to be hands-on in a role that is demanding and requires a high level of energy and professionalism.Minimum: 3-5 Years Three years of direct or equivalent experience managing high level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of $5,000 and above. Ability to conceive, plan, and execute a major gifts program, including: annual giving, special events, and special projects/campaigns. Superior interpersonal and listening skills and the proven ability to develop and negotiate complex relationships and proposals in person and in writing with a diverse portfolio of donors as well as collaborate with colleagues. Ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with high level donors and prospects. Excellent grasp of Raisers Edge database software. Willingness to be hands-on in a role that is demanding and requires a high level of energy and professionalism. Certification/Licensure:Preferred: N/AMinimum: N/A