Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Development Manager, Major Gifts & Donor Strategy

at Cambodian Childrens Fund

🏢 About Cambodian Childrens Fund

Cambodian Children's Fund (CCF) offers a unique opportunity to drive transformative impact through a holistic model that addresses education, healthcare, and community development. Working remotely for a mission-driven organization that directly changes lives in Cambodia, you'll be part of a lean, high-impact team where your fundraising efforts translate into tangible outcomes for children and families.

About This Role

This role is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of major donors ($25K+), cultivating long-term relationships, and securing multi-year commitments, stock gifts, DAFs, and planned gifts. As the Senior Development Manager, you'll translate CCF's programmatic needs into compelling funding opportunities, directly fueling the organization's ability to expand its holistic services.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing Salesforce reports to track portfolio activity and prioritize follow-ups. You'll spend time on donor calls or virtual meetings, crafting personalized stewardship communications, and collaborating with the program team to develop funding proposals. Later, you might research new prospects or update donor records, ensuring every interaction moves donors closer to a major commitment.

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🎯 Who Cambodian Childrens Fund Is Looking For

  • A seasoned major gifts fundraiser with 7–10+ years of experience, including a proven track record of securing $25K+ gifts and ideally $100K+ multi-year commitments.
  • Expert in complex giving vehicles such as appreciated assets, DAFs, and planned gifts, with the ability to guide donors through these options.
  • Salesforce power user who maintains meticulous portfolio discipline, tracks interactions, and uses data to forecast and strategize.
  • A compelling communicator who can distill program budgets into donor-ready cases that inspire high-value investments.

📝 Tips for Applying to Cambodian Childrens Fund

1

Highlight specific dollar amounts and types of gifts (e.g., 'secured $150K multi-year commitment through DAF') in your resume, not just years of experience.

2

Mention your Salesforce proficiency explicitly—include any certifications or advanced features you've used (e.g., campaign tracking, donor reports).

3

Tailor your cover letter to CCF's holistic model: show you understand how education, healthcare, and community outreach intersect and can articulate that to donors.

4

If you have experience with international fundraising, emphasize it—especially any work with Southeast Asian causes or cross-cultural donor communication.

5

Prepare a sample 'funding opportunity' pitch for a specific CCF program (e.g., leadership development) to demonstrate your ability to translate needs into donor-ready cases.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for CCF's mission and understanding of its holistic, community-based approach to breaking the poverty cycle.", 'Concrete examples of securing high-value gifts ($25K+) and managing complex giving vehicles like stock or DAFs.', 'Your systematic approach to portfolio management using Salesforce, including how you track interactions and forecast revenue.', 'Your ability to work remotely and independently while maintaining strong donor relationships across time zones.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read CCF's annual reports and impact stories to understand specific programs (e.g., CCF's Education Program, Family Support, Community Outreach) and their measurable outcomes.
  • → Review the backgrounds of CCF's leadership and board to understand the donor network and organizational culture.
  • → Explore CCF's website and social media for recent news, fundraising campaigns, and donor recognition to identify potential fundraising angles.
  • → Study Cambodia's socioeconomic context and CCF's holistic model to authentically speak to donors about the need and solution.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would cultivate and solicit a $100K+ donor for CCF—from research to stewardship.
2 Describe your experience with planned giving or non-cash assets. How do you educate donors about these options?
3 How do you use Salesforce to manage your portfolio and track progress toward revenue goals? Give a specific example.
4 CCF serves children in Cambodia. How would you communicate the impact of a program like our education or healthcare initiatives to a US-based major donor?
5 Tell us about a time you turned a disengaged donor into a committed multi-year partner. What was your strategy?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention CCF's specific programs or Cambodia focus—personalization is critical.
  • Underestimating the technical fundraising requirements: failing to demonstrate experience with stock gifts, DAFs, or planned giving will weaken your application.
  • Overlooking Salesforce proficiency: if you're not a confident CRM user, don't bluff—instead, highlight transferable skills and willingness to learn.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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