Major Gifts Manager

Description:

City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person. It is with love and compassion we advocate for the overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. And with enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation.

We believe in the power of unity. Poverty, homelessness, mental illness, and substance use disorder are community issues and deserve a community response of support for those working to create a better life for themselves and their loved ones. We are better, together. Still reading? Great! Now more about the position.

Position Overview:

City Care is seeking a relationship-builder with vision, persistence, and a passion for deepening donor engagement. As our Major Gifts Manager, you will identify, cultivate, and steward high-impact donors, ensuring meaningful support for our mission. You will work closely with the Annual Campaign Manager to grow and maintain a portfolio of major donors, develop personalized engagement strategies, and strengthen long-term relationships that sustain our programs.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, ensuring regular, meaningful engagement and personalized outreach
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new major donors in collaboration with the Annual Campaign Manager and Development team
• Develop and implement strategies for donor stewardship, including impact reporting, recognition, and engagement opportunities
• Partner with the Annual Campaign Manager to align major gift strategies with the annual campaign and broader fundraising goals
• Prepare briefing materials, proposals, and tailored communications for donor meetings
• Track donor interactions, pledges, and giving history in the donor database to inform strategy and reporting
• Collaborate with Communications and Development staff to ensure cohesive messaging and consistent donor experience
• Support special events and campaigns that involve major donors, including invitations, follow-up, and engagement activities
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance and progress toward revenue goals

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in major gift fundraising, donor relations, or development management
• Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute tailored donor engagement plans
• Comfortable using donor management systems to track progress and inform strategy
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Passion for City Care’s mission and commitment to advancing the organization’s impact