Major Gifts Officer

N STREET VILLAGE INC•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Major Gifts Officer plays a key role in advancing N Street Village’s (NSV) development goals by managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects with the capacity to give five- to six-figure gifts. This role is responsible for designing and implementing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a high-functioning major donors portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, this role will work closely with both the VP and the CEO in raising revenue that generates long-term financial stability and directly advances the organization’s mission. The successful candidate will be a proactive, strategic thinker with a proven record of success in securing significant individual philanthropic support for nonprofit organizations.

Requirements

7–10 years of progressive experience in major gifts fundraising and donor relations
Quantifiable success managing a portfolio of major donors with a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect authentically with high-net-worth individuals
Strategic thinking ability, with comfort making independent decisions about donor engagement
Strong written and verbal communication with ability to craft compelling donor communications
Deep familiarity with the donor lifecycle and successful execution of moves management strategies
Experience working with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and research tools (iWave)
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a complex donor pipeline
Comfort with a metrics-driven approach to fundraising and portfolio management
Knowledge of fundraising best practices and philanthropic trends
Strong planning skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
A willingness to learn and an openness to pitch in at all levels when needed
Commitment to the organization’s mission
A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Responsibilities

Support the VP of Development in growing NSV’s major donor program (gifts of $10,000+)
Maintain an active portfolio of major donor contributors to NSV
Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for each portfolio donor
Identify, qualify, and upgrade prospective donors using Raiser’s Edge NXT, wealth screening, and prospect research tools
Analyze prospect research and use moves management to steward donors towards major gifts
Conduct regular donor outreach through in-person and virtual meetings, calls, proposals, events, and tailored stewardship communications
Ensure accurate and timely logging of donor contacts, next steps, and relationship notes in Raiser’s Edge
Track revenue, donor activity, and progress toward fundraising goals
Generate reports on portfolio performance and major gifts pipeline health
Meet or exceed annual major gifts revenue goals
Support the VP of Development on engaging and cultivating planned giving prospects and organizational affinity groups
Support fundraising events, special projects, and other development initiatives as needed
Participate in evening and weekend events as required to support cultivation and fundraising efforts
Partner with internal stakeholders to stay informed on programs, priorities, and impact to effectively engage donors