Major Gift Officer - Boston & Providence

Blood Cancer United•Providence, RI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Philanthropy is a front-line fundraiser responsible for securing major gifts within a designated market. The role manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects to secure funding for Blood Cancer United’s mission. The Director implements strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities to meet and exceed revenue goals. The position focuses on donors capable of giving $10,000 or more. The Director develops personalized fundraising strategies, builds the major-gift pipeline, and works with colleagues and volunteers to identify prospects and provide a seamless donor experience. The role represents the organization’s mission and communicates its impact and funding priorities to donors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
5–7+ years of fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of success in individual major-gift fundraising.
Experience managing a donor portfolio, including personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting five- and six-figure gifts.
Proficiency in Salesforce or a similar CRM database.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of qualified major-gift prospects, focusing on donors capable of giving $10,000 or more.
Execute a comprehensive fundraising plan for the assigned portfolio, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Achieve an annual revenue target by creating and implementing personalized fundraising strategies.
Conduct meaningful donor interactions, including face-to-face visits, to advance relationships and secure gifts.
Prepare and present compelling proposals and materials for major-gift solicitations.
Partner with the Sr. Director to build and grow the major-gift pipeline by identifying new prospects through channels such as events, direct mail, and volunteer networks.
Use internal analytics and research tools to qualify prospects and develop strategic engagement plans.
Collaborate with national partners to identify opportunities for Principal Gifts, Planned Giving, and Foundation support within the portfolio.
Track donor interactions and pipeline movement accurately and on time in Salesforce.
Partner with Executive Directors, regional staff, and volunteer leaders to identify donor prospects and create a seamless donor experience.
Represent the mission and communicate the organization’s impact and funding priorities to donors.
Participate in mission-centered cultivation events and activities to engage prospects and donors.
Maintain working knowledge of Blood Cancer United’s mission and programs to promote organizational initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.