Scott Vance

About Scott Vance

I am an experienced executive skilled in leadership, major donor development, corporate…

Experience

1. Director

   Delta Waterfowl Foundation

   Mar 2023 — Present · US

   Success ProfileThe ideal major donor director is a persuasive storyteller, strategic thinker, and relationship builder who thrives on connecting high-capacity donors with opportunities to create meaningful impact.The Major Donor professional is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure major gifts that support the mission and strategic priorities of the organization. This role requires a results-driven professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a strong understanding of philanthropy, and the ability to engage donors in a meaningful and personalized way.Key Responsibilities • Develop and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, with an emphasis on cultivating long-term relationships that lead to significant philanthropic investment. • Create customized engagement and stewardship strategies to deepen donor relationships and inspire increased levels of giving. • Partner with executive leadership, board members, and program staff to align donor interests with organizational priorities. • Achieve annual revenue goals through major gifts, pledges, and planned giving opportunities. • Stay informed about philanthropic trends, best practices, and donor motivations to continually refine strategies- Extensive experience in major gift fundraising, business development, or high-level relationship management. • Demonstrated track record of securing major gifts from individual donors. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences. • Strong strategic thinking, organizational, and project management skills. • High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in working with confidential information and donor relationships.

Education

• Clemson University

  MS, Wildlife and Environmental Toxicology

  1993 — 1995

• East Carolina University

  BS, Environmental Health Science

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Nonprofits
• Leadership Development
• Fundraising
• Natural Resource Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Habitat Restoration
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Natural Resources
• Public Speaking
• Conservation Issues
• Wildlife Management
• Microsoft Office
• Gis
• Ecology
• Volunteer Management
• Wildlife
• Public Relations