Major Gifts Officer
About The Position
The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for developing donors and soliciting gifts of $25,000 and higher to meet an annual goal exceeding $2 million, as well as fundraising for special campaigns. This position is a member of the Major & Planned Giving team and works in close partnership with the Director of Development and Director of Major & Planned Giving to advance strategy, portfolio management, and donor engagement across the major gifts pipeline. The MGO actively identifies and develops relationships and pathways that build on the Joffrey’s current successes and enables future programs and initiatives which support the Joffrey’s commitment to diversity, accessibility, and artistic excellence in performances & productions, training & education, and community engagement.
Requirements
- Resume
- Letter of interest
Responsibilities
- Developing donors and soliciting gifts of $25,000 and higher to meet an annual goal exceeding $2 million
- Fundraising for special campaigns
- Actively identifies and develops relationships and pathways that build on the Joffrey’s current successes and enables future programs and initiatives
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance
- Free on-site therapy to support mental health
- Dental and vision coverage
- Free gym membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs
- Retirement matching
- Generous paid time off
- Complimentary tickets to all Joffrey performances
- Discounts on Joffrey merchandise
- Access to industry ticket offers
- Free adult classes in our Academy of Dance
- Half-price studio rentals
- Free household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
