Reporting to the Head of Development (“Head”) and serving as a key member of the Development team within the Advancement department, the Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts advances the mission of Success Academy Charter Schools (SA) through the engagement and solicitation of high net worth donors and prospects (individuals, family foundations, and others) with the capacity to make a significant philanthropic gift (i.e., gifts of $100,000 or more). Specifically, this includes managing and coordinating the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of an assigned portfolio with the goal of significantly increasing philanthropic revenues in support of SA’s ambitious goals for operational, programmatic, and capital purposes. The successful candidate will be a seasoned fundraising professional with a demonstrated track record of managing a portfolio and soliciting/closing significant philanthropic gifts including working in close partnership with the CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and other executive leaders and volunteers. The Senior Development Officer Officer, Major Gifts is a high impact, proactive, confident self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that values results. They are persistent and driven to succeed in advancing efforts to grow a robust pipeline of high net worth individual donors and in meeting or exceeding stretch goals. Success in this role will require the following qualities: Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and driven to lead and collaborate with others to achieve success. Detail-oriented and analytical; Strategic, proactive, and forward thinking; Persuasive, outgoing, and confident with exceptional communication skills. Possesses the highest standards of personal and professional integrity; and Adheres to and promotes SA’s mission, culture, and strategic priorities.