Major Gifts Development Officer
About The Position
The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for managing a portfolio of high-level current and prospective donors, with a focus on identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these individuals. The MGO will actively engage with key constituents and prospects, dedicating significant time to fieldwork to build relationships and assess donor capacity. The primary objective is to increase the number of major donors and inspire existing supporters to elevate their giving. The ideal candidate is an innovative and results-driven fundraising professional who excels at building meaningful relationships and collaborating within a team environment. The MGO will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission by securing transformational gifts and fostering a culture of philanthropy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years (direct or equivalent) experience managing high level donor relationships
- Demonstrated success in closing gifts of $1,000 and above
- An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of education
Nice To Haves
- Innovative and results-driven fundraising professional
- Excels at building meaningful relationships
- Collaborates within a team environment
Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of high-level current and prospective donors
- Identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these individuals
- Actively engaging with key constituents and prospects
- Dedicating significant time to fieldwork to build relationships and assess donor capacity
- Increasing the number of major donors
- Inspiring existing supporters to elevate their giving
- Securing transformational gifts
- Fostering a culture of philanthropy
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
