Major Gifts & Community Engagement Officer

The Arc Of Southern Maryland • Lexington Park, MD

63d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Major Gifts & Community Engagement Officer is a newly created position with The Arc Southern Maryland with the specific responsibilities to manage and grow relationships with current and potential individual donors, current and potential corporate partners, and community leaders, especially as the organization expands into Anne Arundel County. The Officer will lead donor cultivation, stewardship, and community partnership efforts to support The Arc’s mission of serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position will be considered a hybrid role, with some in-person days and ability to work remote some days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Seven plus years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development required.
• Proven track record of cultivating and securing major gifts from individuals and/or corporations.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident public speaker.
• Self-starter, results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel throughout Southern Maryland and Anne Arundel County, including occasional evenings/weekends for events.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
• Possesses the ability to pass the criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of individual major donors ($5,000+).
• Develop personalized strategies to move donors through the giving pipeline by conducting at least 30-40 face-to-face meetings, site visits, and presentations each year. Work with the Development Director to align major gift efforts with overall fundraising strategy.
• Build partnerships with local businesses, chambers of commerce, civic groups, and community leaders in Southern Maryland and Anne Arundel County.
• Secure corporate sponsorships for events, programs, and campaigns.
• Represent The Arc at community events, networking opportunities, and partner meetings.
• Contribute to sponsorship outreach and solicitation for two annual events
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees