Development & Gift Officer

WELL/BEINGS•New York, NY

3d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WELL/BEINGS is seeking a relationship-driven, mission-aligned fundraising professional to join our growing development team as Development & Gift Officer. This role is central to building and sustaining the individual donor relationships that power our work — from mid-level giving to major gift cultivation and stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on individual giving and donor stewardship
Demonstrated success managing a donor portfolio and closing gifts
Experience with Funraise, Salesforce, or a comparable CRM
Comfortable working with tools including Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, Canva, and Microsoft Office
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to write compelling donor correspondence and speak confidently with major donors
High degree of discretion, professionalism, and relationship instinct
Based in the New York Metropolitan Area; comfortable in a hybrid environment with occasional evenings and travel (approx. 6–8 weeks/year)

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Serve as a primary point of contact for donors and prospects, providing a high-touch, personalized experience
Conduct prospect research on giving history, capacity, and areas of interest to inform outreach strategy
Develop and execute targeted donor communications, including personal outreach, impact updates, and tailored asks in collaboration with the ED
Track and follow up on outstanding pledges, board dues, and open invoices
Lead the execution of annual giving campaigns in partnership with the ED and marketing
Support the annual gala and other fundraising events, including auction partnerships, donor invitations, and event-day logistics
Manage end-of-year fundraising strategy and implementation
Attend donor-facing events and community activities to strengthen relationships and identify new prospects
Oversee gift processing: prepare donation reports, send acknowledgement letters, and reconcile donations with the Operations Manager
Maintain accurate, up-to-date donor records in Funraise (CRM), ensuring all communications, gifts, and engagements are logged
Track development metrics and contribute data to fundraising impact reporting
Maintain development calendar, tracking proposal deadlines, reporting due dates, board meetings, and campaigns
Support grant administration in coordination with the Programs & Development Coordinator
Manage file organization and documentation in Google Drive