Major Gifts Officer

Georgia Aquarium Careers•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Major Gifts Officer will broaden and maximize support for Georgia Aquarium by meeting or exceeding an annual individual solicitor fundraising target and contributing to meet a team fundraising goal. This person will provide exceptional stewardship, donor recognition, and meaningful value for gifts and will build strong relationships with the Georgia Aquarium community, including trustees, donors, staff, and volunteers by encouraging use of their skills and knowledge in support of philanthropic efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
3–5 years of experience in development/fundraising.
Excellent team building, communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Demonstrated record of successful relationships working with donors in closing gifts.
Knowledge of fundraising and CRM software.
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Uses moves management philosophy to cultivate prospects by mail, telephone, and personal meetings.
Develops annual goals and implements action plans to maximize Georgia Aquarium fundraising support.
Works closely with leadership and other teams to create and implement a comprehensive systemwide solicitation program, encouraging ongoing support and stewarding prospects and donors through the fundraising continuum.
Develops and implements strategies for identifying potential prospects and growing donor base.
Represents Georgia Aquarium appropriately at miscellaneous community functions, networking and nurturing new and existing relationships.
Achieves annual revenue and other targets in areas of responsibility while minimizing cost to raise a dollar.
Sets expectations, develops plans, and manages processes to provide exceptional donor recognition and stewardship.
Supports planning and execution of engagement events to ensure meaningful experiences for donors.
Maintains expert knowledge of Georgia Aquarium.
Maintains up-to-date records on both prospects and donors via CRM.
Continually demonstrates team player attitude and positive approach.
Engages in staff professional development by communicating with peers in other organizations to generate new fundraising ideas.
Participates in educational programs, professional organizations, and development activities to maintain knowledge of national trends and promote leading-edge performance.