Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

Position Overview
Be a part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding in the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support. As the Major Gifts Officer, you will be responsible for leading and managing a robust fundraising program while securing Major Gifts.
Responsibilities

• Have a track record of building new fundraising programs and a passion for personally soliciting and securing Major Gifts. Have campaign experience, particularly with hands-on involvement, is preferred
• Work closely with the development and communications team, fostering collaboration to drive the campaign's success
• Build and oversee individual philanthropic engagement for fundraising campaigns
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of high-level donors and prospects while directly soliciting operating and capital gifts of $25K-$1M
• Strategically identify, research, solicit and steward major and planned gifts from individuals and family foundations
• Maintain relationships with allied professionals and donor advised funds
• Actively produce written proposals, requests, appeals, case development and other donor-centric communications
• Solicit and secure planned and endowment gifts
• Utilize donor research tools to support meeting preparation and strategic solicitation
• Maintain constituent information, including contacts, action steps and deadlines in Raiser’s Edge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, required. Additional relevant certifications or advanced degrees preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, Major Gifts, membership or alumni management
• Demonstrated success in soliciting and acquiring five- and six-figure gifts in a nonprofit setting
• Proven skills in moves management, and creation of strategies to sustain and increase investment
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organization skills, and project management
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communications
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team and lead reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
• Willingness and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as well as occasional travel
• Display the utmost level of integrity, flexibility, strategic thinking and humor, along with the creativity and persistence required to elicit new thinking and change

Compensation

• Salary: $65,048-$89,303
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401K

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