How much does a Major Gifts Manager make in Connecticut? The average Major Gifts Manager salary in Connecticut is $131,915 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $113,829 and $155,179. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Major Gifts Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $97,363 CT February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $113,829 CT February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $131,915 CT February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $155,179 CT February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $176,359 CT February 26, 2024
25% $113,829 10% $97,363 90% $176,359 75% $155,179 $131,915 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Major Gifts Manager need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Stewardship: Planning and managing processes and resources to promote a culture of highest level of ethical standards and responsibility to the community.

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Public Relations: Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.

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Economics: Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.

Stewardship 2.19%
Public Relations 0.25%
Economics 0.14%
Others 97.42%

Job Description for Major Gifts Manager

Major Gifts Manager manages and implements a philanthropic gift program to nurture and solicit relationships with corporate, institutional, and major donors. Develops a portfolio of existing and potential donors and a strategy to enhance and extend relationships to generate philanthropic revenue. Being a Major Gifts Manager organizes events and meetings with prospects to raise awareness of the organization's mission and highlight accomplishments and ongoing funding needs. Makes regular personal contact with key contributors to strengthen relations with the organization. Additionally, Major Gifts Manager oversees proposal preparation and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Major Gifts Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Major Gifts Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location New London, CT Avg. Salary $130,434 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $130,752 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $132,637 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $129,556 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $131,292 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $132,282 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $132,637 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $129,673 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $132,527 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $129,364 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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For Major Gifts Manager, the upper level is Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager and then progresses to Development and Fundraising Director.

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