Major Gifts Officer

American Dental Association•Chicago, IL

20h•$102,239 - $153,358•Hybrid

About The Position

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure major gifts of $10,000 or more from donors, foundations, and corporations. Key responsibilities include identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donor prospects to strengthen philanthropic support for the organization. In addition to securing annual major gifts, this position will lead efforts to expand legacy and planned giving opportunities, helping donors create a lasting impact while supporting the organization’s long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will possess broad knowledge and experience in fund development and advancement operations, providing the insight needed to support effective organizational decision-making. Success in this role will depend on building relationships with new prospects while deepening engagement with existing donors to maximize charitable giving.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Experience in lieu of degree
5 years of fundraising and development experience, or 9 years in lieu of a degree
Donor development, fundraising philanthropy, and competency with donor management software systems
Knowledge of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethics and Standards
Thorough knowledge of major gift programs, philanthropic landscape, strategic planning, and major gift portfolio management
Excellent verbal communication, writing, collaboration, negotiation, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Results-focused, strategic, a self-starter, influential, flexible, a creative thinker, and a problem solver
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and CRM Data Management System(s) such as Salesforce
Travel may be required for donor cultivation/solicitations, for various events and locations
Possible travel to annual meetings of ADA and regional/district meetings

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree, designation as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience would be preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and executing strategies to secure major gifts of $10,000 or more from donors, foundations, and corporations.
Identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donor prospects to strengthen philanthropic support for the organization.
Leading efforts to expand legacy and planned giving opportunities.
Building relationships with new prospects.
Deepening engagement with existing donors to maximize charitable giving.