
Seasoned Director of Major Gifts with comprehensive background in strategizing and executing successful fundraising campaigns. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at cultivating relationships with key donors and stakeholders to ensure funding for nonprofit organizations. Exceptional communicator able to articulate organization needs eloquently, resulting in significant increases in major gift donations. Committed to advancing organizational missions through strategic planning, team collaboration, and innovative fundraising initiatives.
• Generated over $280,000 in new revenue within seven months through targeted cultivation, and strategic pipeline development.
Planned and executed four regional benefit events, raising over $1.5 million each, while surpassing fundraising benchmarks.
• Designed and managed organization-wide fundraising initiatives to enhance donor conversion and reactivation.
Increased Jewel Circle membership by over 50% within eight months, strengthening engagement among high-capacity donors.
• Led major donor stewardship and legacy giving efforts, expanding initiatives such as men's leadership development.
• Developed donor acquisition strategies, utilizing CRM analytics and philanthropic research for effective audience segmentation.
• Collaborated with marketing to produce compelling campaign language and event invitations, ensuring brand alignment.
Launched educational initiatives, raising awareness of Sharsheret's mission, and facilitating successful fundraising asks.