Top 74 Development fundraising Jobs in Bridgeport, Ct

Director of Major Gifts & Advancement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut —New Haven, CT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Research
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Major Gifts & Advancement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut —Stamford, CT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Research
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Engagement and Philanthropy
Fairfield Country Day School —Fairfield, CT
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- 5 years
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Donor Database Specialist
Greenwich United Way —Greenwich, CT
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Research
- Mid-level
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Executive Director
The Arc Connecticut, Inc. —Connecticut
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
7d
Director of Leadership Giving
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut Inc. —Bridgeport, CT
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Communications Manager
Excel Partners —Greenwich, CT
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
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Assistant Director of Advancement
Note Dame High School of Sacred Heart University —Fairfield, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Development Director, School Engagement
American Heart Association —Fairfield, CT
- $67,500 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Notre Dame Prep - Assistant Director of Advancement
Sacred Heart University —Fairfield, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
Reunion Giving Program Coordinator
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $31.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
13d
Program Coordinator, Annual Giving
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $31.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Writing skills
13d
Campaign Fundraising Manager - Light the Night - Fairfield & Westchester Counties
Blood Cancer United —Fairfield, CT
- $78,000 - $87,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Program Coordinator, Planned Giving
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $31.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Writing skills
10d
Grant Writer
Optimus Health Care, Inc. —Stratford, CT
- Full-time
- Marketing
- English
- Research
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Leadership Giving Officer, Yale School of Management
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $68,000 - $120,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
Philanthropy Development Associate
Yale New Haven Health —Hamden, CT
- Weekends as needed
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
2d
Area Director, Connecticut
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention —Stamford, CT
- $68,700 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Grant Writer - Part Time - Non-Profit Healthcare
RVNAhealth —Ridgefield, CT
- $34 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Research
- Mid-level
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Senior Director, Major Gifts
Achievement First Network Support —New Haven, CT
- $130,842 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Director of Major Gifts & Advancement

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut
New Haven, CT

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Nonprofit management
Professional networking
Confidential information handling
Major gifts
Event planning
Major gift prospect cultivation
Database management
Bachelor's degree
Business development experience within non-profit sector
Fundraising
Prospecting
Relationship management
Non-profit experience

Full Job Description

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut

Since 1966 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut has been changing the lives of children across Connecticut. As an independent 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the nation’s oldest youth mentoring organization, the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Through the excellence of our programs and the commitment of our volunteers and staff, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is recognized widely as the “face” of child and youth mentoring in the state of Connecticut. Each year, BBBS of CT offers high-quality mentoring services to approximately 1,00 children and youth across Connecticut

Please note, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is based in Hartford, CT, but encourages applicants from across the State of Connecticut for this hybrid position.

About the Position

The Director of Major Gifts & Advancement will focus on growing the organization’s impact and revenues by cultivating major donors, key stakeholders, event sponsors and attendees so that all are dedicated to expanding the agency’s capacity to serve children in need. The Director of Major Gifts & Advancement will focus primarily on cultivating major individual donors, secondarily on overseeing agency special events. They will work in close collaboration with other agency development staff, prospective major donors, event committee members, Board members, active volunteers, alumni volunteers, community partners and sponsors. Reporting to the President & CEO and working in collaboration with others on the development team, they need to be relationship-oriented, collaborative and also comfortable working independently in a fast-paced work environment. They will build a pipeline of donors and engage donor prospects in one-to-one meetings. They will also work with event committees to ensure outstanding design and execution of agency fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events.

Key Responsibilities:

In concert with the President & CEO and other personnel, plan and execute a major donor development strategy designed to strengthen BBBS of CT’s revenues via cultivation of new donors and stewardship of existing supporters.
Work with staff to ensure timely entry of donor and sponsor data, swift acknowledgements and accurate financial reports.
Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, developing cultivation and solicitation strategies for each individual.
Conduct research on prospective donors, identifying opportunities for collaboration and fundraising.
Oversee agency events: Annual Gala, Golf Tournaments, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Bigs of the Year Awards, and other cultivation and stewardship events.
Develop and implement strategies, systems, and best practices to ensure agency events are exceptional occasions showcasing the positive impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut’s programming on young people across the state.
Work collaboratively with the President & CEO, Marketing Manager, and other agency leaders to create mission-focused third-party events that foster a clear understanding of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ impact as a leading youth development agency in Connecticut.
Work with agency and board leadership, as well as independently, to identify and recruit event chairs and committee members to assist with sponsorship outreach and event marketing/promotion.
Provide leadership and oversight for event committees and ensure committee members have the resources necessary to be successful solicitors and supporters.
Develop approaches to cultivating event attendees and related individuals, so that they become part of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ network of ongoing donors and supporters.

Salary:

To be determined, commensurate with applicant’s skillsets and experience.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience
Minimum of three years of experience in a nonprofit development environment
Experience with cultivation and stewardship of individual donors
History of success in soliciting and stewarding major gifts
Experience with event planning and execution

Other Qualifications

Ability to lead, establish strategic objectives, develop workplans and execute such plans
Ability to set priorities and coordinate multiple projects
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
Strong personal and professional integrity; must be able to handle confidential information
Ability to develop, forge, and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with agency stakeholders and expand Big Brothers Big Sisters of CT’s overall donor and supporter base.
Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, multi-task work environment
Ability to travel within Connecticut, and to work at evening and weekend events on occasion
Ability to effectively manage staff and volunteers, providing guidance and keeping others motivated and enthusiastic
Strong computer skills including publishing, spreadsheet / database management. Experience with Little Green Light, BetterUnite, Greater Giving, Classy, DonorSearch, development platforms preferred
Strong oral and written communication/presentation skills, including the ability to articulate Big Brothers Big Sisters’ inspiring mission and vision
A performance-driven, enthusiastic personal style

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

nonprofit fund development: 3 years (Required)
individual donor cultivation: 3 years (Preferred)
fundraising event management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartford, CT 06106

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