National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)

Role Description The Major Gifts Operations Manager will join a three-person Development Operations team that supports the National Speech & Debate Association's fundraising efforts. This role combines prospect research, fundraiser support, and donor operations, with a strong emphasis on major gift fundraising. - Help identify and research prospective donors. - Prepare fundraising staff for donor meetings and outreach. - Maintain the systems and information that support effective fundraising. - Serve as the primary operations partner for frontline major gifts fundraisers. - Manage donor portfolios, prepare donor briefings, track stewardship activities, and maintain CRM records. - Support fundraising strategy. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, comfortable working with data and technology, and interested in using research and AI tools to identify opportunities and improve efficiency. Most importantly, they are excited about helping grow support for an organization that believes in the power of speech and debate to transform students' lives. The Major Gifts Operations Manager reports to the Chief Advancement Officer. Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in fundraising, prospect research, development operations, donor relations, or a related field. - Experience conducting prospect research, wealth screening, relationship mapping, or donor analytics. - Experience using CRM systems and managing donor data. - Strong writing, organization, and project management skills. - Comfort using AI and technology tools to support research, donor engagement, and fundraising operations. - Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion. - Based in the United States and willing to travel up to 10%, including to the National Speech and Debate Tournament each June. Requirements - Experience supporting major gift officers or major gift fundraising programs. - Familiarity with speech and debate or passion for the NSDA mission. Benefits - $72,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience. - Competitive compensation and benefits package including high-quality health and dental insurance. - 20 days of paid time off. - Access to an employer-matched retirement plan. - This is a full-time exempt position.