Major Gift Officer

Las Vegas Rescue Mission•Las Vegas, NV

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is a private, faith-based organization that serves our community by offering a safe place for men and women to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction. Our Development team oversees all aspects of marketing, fundraising, events, volunteers and working with directly with donors. The Major Gift Officer is responsible for working with our donors to build relationships and steward them in future giving. This position reports directly to the Director of Development. The Major Gift Officer must comply with all standards and directions specified by the Director of Development and Mission policy. The Major Gift Officer must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a Christian, professional manner with other facility staff members, Mission residents, volunteers, donors, and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2–4 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, or related work is required
Experience with CRM software (RENXT) and donor databases
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Commitment to the mission and values of the Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Compassion and understanding of LVRM’s programming.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of current and prospective individual donors.
Develop and implement strategic approaches to engage both new and existing donors, with a focus on deepening relationships and increasing philanthropic support.
Conduct at least 10 meaningful donor touchpoints per month (including calls, emails, tours, meetings, and events).
Support the Director of Development in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding major and planned giving prospects.
Assist in preparing donor briefings, proposals, and stewardship materials.
Track donor interactions and moves management activity in the donor database (RENXT).
This role requires on-site and field-based work, as directed by Director of Development, to cultivate and steward donor relationships and to support events and external engagements.
Draft and coordinate personalized donor communications including thank-you notes, emails, proposals, and reports.
Help maintain timely and consistent stewardship efforts, including supporting updates to donor acknowledgment letters.
Coordinate logistics for donor meetings and campaign-related activities.
Ensure all donor interactions and touchpoints are recorded accurately in the CRM system.