Director of Development at Catalyst · Remote (United States)
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6+ years of experience
How your experience adds up to what they ask for (6+ years), and the parts most like this job.
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Minimum of6-8years of progressive fundraising experience, with a strong emphasis on major gifts.
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Demonstrated success in securing and growing major and transformational gifts.
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Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence and engage senior executives and stakeholders.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organizational priorities into fundraising opportunities.
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Demonstrated track record of closing six-figure gifts and managing high-value portfolios.
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Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
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High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
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Why they ask: Opener to see how you frame your story.
How to answer: Two minutes: current role, one achievement that matches this job, why this company now.
Why they ask: Checks ownership and depth.
How to answer: Use situation, action, result. Quantify the result.
Why they ask: Tests accountability and learning.
How to answer: Pick a real failure, own your part, show the fix and what changed afterwards.
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Why they ask: Checks judgement under pressure.
How to answer: Describe a concrete framework and one example of a trade-off you made.
Why they ask: Looks for red flags and motivation.
How to answer: Stay positive: what you want next, not what you dislike.
Why they ask: Fit and ambition check.
How to answer: Tie your growth to the problems this team is solving.
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