Major Gifts Officer
About The Position
Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will be eager to embrace this moment of opportunity at the Foundation. The MGO will be responsible for identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospective major donors. He/she will also be responsible for providing outstanding and responsive customer service to an established portfolio of donors and prospects, ensuring the attainment of their personal philanthropic goals. The ideal candidate will be eager to unite their faith with their frontline fundraising experience.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Minimum of five years of development experience, possessing roles with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Demonstrated success in personally securing five-and/or six-figure major gifts.
- Well-versed in planned giving vehicles, including bequests, trusts, annuities, and giving through retirement plans.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with CRMs and prospect research tools such as Raiser’s Edge -NXT, PGCalc, and/or iWave.
- Proficiency in standard office software tools and applications.
Responsibilities
- Identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospective major donors.
- Providing outstanding and responsive customer service to an established portfolio of donors and prospects, ensuring the attainment of their personal philanthropic goals.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Funded HSA
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- 6+ Weeks of PTO
- $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
- Free Teledoc and Employee Assistance Program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
