Major Gifts Officer

The Moran Company • Los Angeles, CA

325d • $140,000 - $155,000 • Remote

About The Position

Friends of the Children - Los Angeles (Friends LA) is seeking a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to build and expand its individual giving program. This hybrid position requires candidates to live in Los Angeles County and be available to work on-site at least once a week. The MGO will play a crucial role in leading and growing major philanthropic support from individual donors, family foundations, and donor-advised funds. The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven, relationship-focused fundraiser with a proven track record in major gift fundraising.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and/or at least five years of relevant fundraising experience.
• Experience with donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and closing major gifts of six figures and greater.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire others.
• Ability to maintain donor and beneficiary confidentiality.
• Consistent high energy, optimism, and a positive attitude.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.
• Leadership skills to work with and motivate Board members and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with child welfare systems, foster care prevention and intervention strategies.
• Lived experience in or with the foster care system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Advancement team, leading the major gifts program.
• Develop and manage long-term funding relationships with individuals and foundations capable of contributing gifts of $10,000+.
• Regularly meet with individual donors and prospects to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.
• Create custom moves management strategies for each donor to renew and grow support.
• Support the Executive Director, Chief Advancement Officer, and Board members in major gift fundraising strategies.
• Develop compelling fundraising messaging, proposals, and storytelling strategies.
• Collaborate with program staff to translate funding needs into donor opportunities.
• Implement and oversee a comprehensive stewardship plan for individual donors.
• Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.
• Lead strategy for salon dinners and small cultivation events.
• Track major gift metrics and report progress.
• Utilize the donor database to track donor interactions and fundraising goals.
• Represent Friends LA in the Los Angeles philanthropic community.

Benefits

• Salary range of $140,000 to $155,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% premiums paid for the employee).
• Retirement match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Cell phone and work-from-home allowance.
• Generous holidays and PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree