Major Gifts Officer
About The Position
The Major Gifts Officer develops and executes strategies to generate new gifts and strengthen MIFA’s established major giving programs, with a fundraising goal of $1.7 million. The role attracts and cultivates meaningful relationships with prospective donors, communicates MIFA’s mission, and works collaboratively with colleagues and outside constituencies. The position manages the major-gift donor cycle, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for current and prospective donors. MIFA defines major gifts as gifts of $1,000 or more. The officer uses technology and available data to support prospect research, donor pipeline development, and growth in donor gifts; collaborates with Development/Communications on donor marketing materials; and recruits and manages individual-giving volunteers. The officer represents MIFA in the community through events, speaking engagements, and networking, and strengthens the Circle of Hope brand to engage major-gift donors. The role also maintains donor relationships through personal visits, phone calls, correspondence, and an effective stewardship program, and serves as a key liaison to funders. Additional expectations include strong writing and speaking, accountability for development performance, and commitment to learning and personal growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Four years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, event planning, or nonprofit development.
- Four years of experience executing fundraising event logistics and campaigns, including meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
- Four years of experience cultivating and managing donor relationships, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
- Two years of project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple events and initiatives simultaneously.
- Proficiency operating computers and essential office equipment and performing routine office tasks such as document creation, file management, and email communication.
- Skill using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, including strong passwords and recognizing phishing attempts.
- Ability to learn job-specific software as needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies for major-gift fundraising, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
- Create short-, intermediate-, and long-term strategies for current and prospective major-gift donors.
- Use technology and available data to improve fundraising, conduct prospect research, develop donor pipelines, and grow gifts.
- Collaborate with the Development/Communications team to create marketing materials for major-giving donors.
- Recruit and manage individual-giving fundraising volunteers.
- Communicate consistently and effectively with the Development/Communications team.
- Maintain community visibility through speaking engagements, events, and face-to-face networking.
- Strengthen the Circle of Hope brand and bring MIFA’s major-gift donors together to recognize their commitment and value.
- Maintain a donor cultivation cycle and gift stewardship program.
- Develop donor relationships through personal visits, phone calls, and written correspondence.
- Serve as the key liaison to funders.
- Promote accountability for the quality of development performance.
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Job Type
Full-time
