Complex & Principal Gifts Specialist

Job Title: Complex & Principal Gifts Specialist

Position Summary:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Complex & Principal Gifts Specialist position. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Fundraising Operations, this role is a key support to the Development business unit. This position supports the uptake and improvement of donor information in Salesforce, the Foundation’s CRM. This role is the operational point of contact for Principal Giving, and the operational lead on complex gifts (multi-year, varied funding vehicles, donor advised funds, or other).

This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance on a semi-regular basis at MJFF’s office in New York City.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead operational servicing of donor records associated with the Foundation’s most generous donors, including gift opportunities, contact records, and account info

Support and expand training for fundraisers across portfolios to manage donors and their giving effectively; partner with portfolio leads to improve use of CRM tools to document donor giving and behavior

Act as the point of contact for all operational needs related to Principal Giving, or portfolio leads with complex gifts; this includes campaign creation, relationship manager review, audience inclusion/suppression, invite curation, and more

Partner with operational leads to implement policies and procedures for complex gift identification and recording; develop training for relationship managers

Liaise with project managers, fundraisers, donor services, accounting and research operations to implement procedures within Salesforce to document complex gifts – both pledged and received

Lead working group focused on the proactive identification of Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and partnering with donor services and relationship managers to audit existing donor records for these gifts

Act as the operational lead for fundraising campaigns across all Development programs that incorporate principal donors or complex giving

Collaborate with donor marketing, analytics, donor services, CRM and other experts to develop solutions, process improvements and updates to the donor pipeline that support principal donors and/or multi-year gifts

Support the development of replicable, scalable reports and processes for frequently requested donor information, such as portfolio reports, donor list requests, or campaign analytics

Develop best practices for fundraisers utilizing CRM software (Salesforce) or other development tools and technology. Partner with teams across the Foundation – such as Marketing, Prospecting and CRM teams – to create cohesive understanding of how portfolio managers utilize the CRM

Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge supporting fundraising teams, operations preferred

Experience supporting Principal Giving operations

Experience working within a CRM; SalesForce strongly preferred

Experience with supporting complex gifts in fundraising operations – multi-year pledges, donor advised funds (DAFs), real estate donations, and more

Experience in a service or support-focused role; excellent collaboration skills

Knowledge of best practices in Principal and Major giving

Knowledge of fundraising moves management cycles, and fundraising strategies

Strong prioritization and time management; able to balance multiple projects with competing deadlines

Experience with project management

Strong analytical skillset

Excellent communication, both written and verbal

Commitment to giving and receiving feedback; strong listener with the ability to communicate across a wide range of audiences

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)

Competitive dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Employer paid life and disability insurance

18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4

Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

  Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.