Major Gifts Officer

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

9h•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Role Overview: Reporting to the Head of Development, the Development Officer is a key member of the Advancement team responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of primarily individual donors with mid-level to major gift capacity ($15,000–$250,000). This role focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to increase philanthropic revenue in support of Success Academy Charter Schools’ operational, programmatic, and capital priorities. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven fundraiser who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is motivated to meet or exceed ambitious goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in individual giving or comparable consultative sales
Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and closing gifts
Strong relationship-building, communication, and persuasive skills
Strategic, detail-oriented, and analytical with the ability to manage multiple priorities
High standards of personal and professional integrity and alignment with SA’s mission and culture

Responsibilities

Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of individual donors through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual fundraising goals and performance metrics
Conduct donor outreach through in-person and virtual meetings, calls, proposals, events, and tailored communications
Identify, qualify, and upgrade prospective donors using Raiser’s Edge NXT and prospect research tools
Analyze donor data and performance metrics to inform strategy and prioritize fundraising opportunities
Collaborate with External Relations and Advancement Services on prospecting, donor engagement, and communications strategies
Maintain accurate donor records, track gifts and pledges, and ensure timely acknowledgements and stewardship
Support fundraising events, special projects, and other development initiatives as needed
Partner with internal stakeholders to stay informed on programs, priorities, and impact to effectively engage donors
Participate in evening and weekend events as required to support cultivation and fundraising efforts