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The Organization:

At CrossPurpose, we believe in being all-in, putting down deep roots in a community, and loving neighbors even when it costs us. We believe in telling people the truth, even when it hurts. These are just some of our values, and we take them very seriously. CrossPurpose is a faith-based organization affiliated with Providence Bible Church, and we believe that the non-profit organization, working in tandem with the local church, most fully reflects God’s kingdom. As an employee of CrossPurpose, you will be joining a Christian community on a mission to abolish all forms of poverty in Denver. If you are just interested in a job, this opportunity is not for you. If you are looking for a way to live out your purpose, read on. We actively strive for diversity in our workforce. To learn more about who we are and what we do, check out https://www.crosspurpose.org/about-us/.

CrossPurpose has been selected as one of 2021, 2022, and 2023’s Best Places to Work by the Denver Business Journal!

The Position:

The Senior Director of Major Gifts will be a key leader in advancing CrossPurpose’s mission by overseeing and driving our major Gifts strategy. This individual will be responsible for cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other major donors to secure transformational gifts of $100,000+. In addition to managing their own portfolio, the Senior Director will lead and mentor a team to build a sustainable and scalable major gifts program.

Department: Development

Supervisor: VP of Individual and Corporate Giving

Direct Reports: 1-3

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive major gifts strategy to increase philanthropic revenue and donor engagement.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors (individuals and institutions) with the capacity to give $100,000+ annually.
• Design and implement tailored solicitation and stewardship plans for top donors, aligning their philanthropic interests with CrossPurpose’s impact.
• Secure six- and seven-figure gifts, meeting or exceeding annual revenue goals.
• Create and execute high-touch donor cultivation and stewardship events, providing meaningful engagement with leadership, staff, and program participants.
• Track and report on donor activity, revenue projections, and engagement metrics using Salesforce and other CRM tools.
• Represent CrossPurpose externally, attending key donor meetings, networking events, and community engagements. Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise and mentor a team of 1-3 direct reports, providing coaching and strategic guidance.
• Foster a high-performance culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and innovation in donor engagement.
• Create a strategy for annual giving, major giving planned giving, and capital/special campaigns.
• Serve as a thought leader within the development team, informing fundraising strategy and best practices in major gifts fundraising.
• Effectively engage and inspire donors.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including 7+ years in major gifts fundraising with a proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• 5+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams within a nonprofit or philanthropic setting.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree or CFRE certification is preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships with high-net-worth donors and key stakeholders.
• Expertise in high-level donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Experience working with board members and executive leaders to drive fundraising success.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or other CRM systems), Google Suite, and fundraising analytics tools.
• Deep passion for the CrossPurpose mission, with alignment to our values and vision

Salary & Benefits:

• Hours: 40 hours (flex schedule, hybrid role options)
• Salary/Wage: $112,000 – $134,400 Annually (Development Officer VI) Performance Bonus: Unique compensation bonus structure in addition to annual salary.
• Vacation: 15 days per year, plus the office is closed Christmas Day – New Year’s Day, and staff have limited duties
• Sick Days: 6 days per year