State Policy Network

Director of Strategic Partnerships

State Policy Network

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Lead and manage the major gifts program, ensuring fundraising goals are met and exceeded.
  • Coach and mentor a team of internal frontline fundraisers to build long-term, sustainable donor relationships.
  • Host donor strategy meetings and provide ongoing performance feedback and professional development.
  • Ensure each major donor and prospect has a clear, customized engagement strategy.
  • Maintain accurate revenue projections and adjust strategies as donor circumstances evolve.
  • Partner with Development Operations to ensure timely and accurate data entry and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Strategic Partnership Advisors and senior leaders to expand and strengthen prospecting efforts.
  • Prioritize general operating support while also securing funds for special projects.
  • Partner with internal teams to identify and solicit donors for RFPs, special initiatives, and a mission campaign.
  • Manage a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects nationwide.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $25,000+, with a focus on $50,000+ donors.
  • Develop and structure complex and planned gifts aligned with donor interests and SPN priorities.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of SPN’s programs, funding priorities, and strategic objectives.
  • Participate in opportunities to share fundraising best practices with affiliate development leaders to help the Network raise more money.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of development experience
  • 3+ years closing major gifts of $25,000+
  • Demonstrated experience managing and coaching fundraising staff
  • A strong commitment to advancing SPN’s mission
  • An entrepreneurial, results-oriented mindset
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Comfort balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Proficiency in MS Office; Salesforce experience is a plus
  • Willingness to travel up to 40%
Benefits
  • competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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