• Manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, with a focus on securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and foundations. • Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that move donors toward increasingly significant investment. • Conduct a high volume of meaningful donor interactions each month, including in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and strategic calls. • Personally solicit major gifts and partner with senior leadership on high-level donor engagement and solicitations. • Advance donors through the full gift cycle, from qualification and cultivation through solicitation and long-term stewardship. • Develop compelling, customized proposals, briefings, and presentation materials aligned with donor interests and institutional priorities. • Provide guidance in the development of comprehensive stewardship plans that clearly demonstrate outcomes, policy influence, and return on philanthropic investment. • Ensure timely and meaningful acknowledgment of all gifts. • Help coordinate donor recognition activities, briefings, and events that strengthen long-term donor loyalty and engagement. • Design and implement strategic major gifts initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and revenue goals. • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the donor database (Salesforce), ensuring strong pipeline management, forecasting, and accountability. • Prepare regular reports on portfolio activity, donor engagement, progress toward goals, and revenue projections for senior leadership. • Partner closely with program staff to connect donors to the Meadows Institute’s work, outcomes, and long-term vision. • Collaborate with communications and marketing teams to develop donor-facing materials that clearly articulate impact and urgency. • Provide guidance, training, and support to board members and volunteers engaged in major gift fundraising. • Represent the Meadows Institute at donor events, conferences, and community engagements, serving as an ambassador for the mission and values. • Other duties as assigned.