Major Gifts Officer

Wounded Warrior Project•Chicago, IL

1d•$86,553 - $108,192•Hybrid

About The Position

The Major Gifts Officer is a member of Wounded Warrior Project’s fundraising team and stewards a portfolio of major gift donors and prospective donors. The role identifies, cultivates, and solicits high-net-worth individuals through ongoing personal contact, with a strong emphasis on in-person meetings and cultivation events. The officer shares the Major Gifts team’s financial goal and generates revenue through channels such as cash, gifts of stock, and deferred gifts. This position represents WWP to donors, community audiences, and organizations; works collaboratively across the organization to attract and steward donors; and uses research, wealth screening, donor networks, and Salesforce CRM to guide relationship-based fundraising. The role also develops personalized proposals and stewardship communications, forecasts portfolio revenue, and travels to meet donors. The stated work arrangement is a flexible hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Requirements

Five years of fundraising or sales experience.
Five years of demonstrated achievement identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
Two years of experience working with Salesforce or a similar CRM database.
Bachelor’s degree; an equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong business acumen and ability to monitor, compile, and analyze data to guide decisions.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to teammates and leadership.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines; attention to detail; and ability to prioritize, delegate, and ensure deadlines are met.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and tact.
Understanding of WWP and its mission, values, programs, and services, and their impact on wounded warriors and their families.
Understanding of military service organizations (MSOs) and veteran service organizations (VSOs).
High energy, self-starter attitude, and willingness to take initiative.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Unequivocal commitment to high standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
Mission-driven approach, guided by core values, and a collaborative disposition.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience working in a nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities

Drive the growth of a portfolio of major and prospective donors.
Communicate WWP’s history, mission, vision, and programs effectively to potential funding sources, verbally and in writing.
Ensure the portfolio is properly balanced for effective moves management.
Track communications in Salesforce CRM and prioritize individual donor passions through relationship-based fundraising strategies.
Represent WWP and speak to community audiences, organizations, and donors.
Travel to meet existing and prospective donors in support of program objectives.
Build effective working relationships and collaborate with teammates across Communications, Marketing, Programs, and other Resource Development teams to garner new donors across channels.
Provide monthly and quarterly revenue projections and portfolio forecasts.
Develop appropriate cultivation strategies.
Move potential donors toward solicitation and closure in an appropriate and timely manner.
Develop personalized donor communications, including proposals, stewardship reports, and general program updates.
Use wealth screening information, other research, and existing donor networks to identify prospective major donors.
Attend and actively participate in required training and meetings, including New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team training, and departmental huddles.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work schedule: three days in the office and two days working from home.
Medical and prescription drug coverage, including coverage for family members.
Dental coverage, including coverage for family members.
Vision coverage, including coverage for family members.
Competitive pay and performance incentives.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term disability and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan.
Competitive PTO package.
Sick Leave.
Family Care Leave.
Paid Holidays.
Birthday Holiday.
Education Assistance.
Teammate Wellness Program.
Bereavement Leave.