Major Gifts Operations Manager

National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)

Major Gifts Operations Manager supporting fundraising efforts at the National Speech & Debate Association. Conducting prospect research and managing donor relations for major gift fundraising.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prospect research, donor relations, and development operations, with a strong focus on utilizing CRM systems and AI tools to enhance fundraising strategies and donor engagement. Proven ability to manage donor portfolios and provide administrative support to frontline fundraisers while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Prospect ResearchWealth ScreeningCRM ManagementDonor RelationsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Prospect ResearchWealth ScreeningRelationship MappingDonor AnalyticsCRM Management

Soft Skills

Strong WritingOrganizationProject ManagementProfessionalismDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

FundraisingDonor EngagementDevelopment OperationsStewardship ActivitiesMoves Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts prospect research and wealth screening to identify major gift, planned giving, and leadership giving prospects.
Creates relationship maps showing connections among donors, alumni, board members, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
Uses research, data, and AI tools to identify new major gift donor opportunities and support fundraising strategy.
Prepares donor briefings and meeting materials for fundraising staff and volunteer leaders.
Tracks recognition, reporting, and stewardship activities and help ensure donors receive timely follow-up, recognition, and reporting.
Maintains donor information and engagement history in the CRM to support effective cultivation and solicitation.
Serves as the primary operations partner for assigned frontline fundraisers.
Helps manage donor portfolios, meeting preparation, follow-up activities, and fundraising priorities.
Provides calendar coordination, CRM support, donor research, and email and other administrative support to help fundraisers stay focused on donor relationships.
Assist with moves management by tracking donor activity and next steps.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in fundraising, prospect research, development operations, donor relations, or a related field.
Experience conducting prospect research, wealth screening, relationship mapping, or donor analytics.
Experience using CRM systems and managing donor data.
Strong writing, organization, and project management skills.
Comfort using AI and technology tools to support research, donor engagement, and fundraising operations.
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Based in the United States and willing to travel up to 10%, including to the National Speech and Debate Tournament each June.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package including high-quality health and dental insurance
20 days of paid time off
Access to an employer-matched retirement plan