Major Gifts Director

The Major Gifts Director (MGD) will be responsible for creating and implementing a long-term strategy for the Major Gifts division. This division will secure funding for NARF’s work by finding and building relationships with existing and new prospective donors, and successfully securing major donations. Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial support that will allow the organization to continue to defend the rights of Native Americans. The MGD will, in collaboration with the Director of Development, Assistant Director of Development, Major Gift Officer(s) and other fundraising staff, be responsible for developing and actively managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. The MGD will do so by nurturing and motivating their team, powerfully communicating program impact externally, and setting departmental strategy to inspire and engage donors for the long haul. Key criteria for this position are a keen ability to relate to and empathize with donors, a deep, personal understanding of Indian Country from both a contemporary and historical perspective, and the ability to clearly communicate NARF’s mission and impact.