Senior Gift Officer
About The Position
The Senior Gift Officer is a key member of The Midnight Mission’s Advancement team, responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with major donors and securing significant funding from high-net-worth individuals. The role develops strategies to identify new donor prospects, expand the donor base, and ensure ongoing engagement and stewardship of existing major donors. The officer manages a portfolio of donors giving $5,000 or more, develops personalized engagement and solicitation plans, and organizes donor meetings, salon events, and site visits. In collaboration with the Director of Advancement, the officer prepares tailored proposals and presentations, cultivates prospective legacy donors, and develops outreach materials about planned giving. The role works toward fundraising targets, tracks progress, maintains donor records and communications, and collaborates with Advancement colleagues, program staff, and senior leadership to align fundraising with organizational priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in major gift fundraising or a related area.
- Proven track record of securing significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire major donors.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities and keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with donor management software and databases.
- Commitment to The Midnight Mission’s mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement personalized strategies to engage and solicit major donors in alignment with their interests and The Midnight Mission’s needs.
- Manage a portfolio of major donors giving $5,000 or more through regular communication and personalized stewardship.
- Identify and cultivate prospective major donors through networking, research, and targeted outreach.
- Organize and lead donor meetings, salon events, and site visits to deepen engagement and demonstrate the impact of contributions.
- Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to develop tailored proposals and presentations for major donor prospects.
- Develop new major donor relationships using events, campaigns, and personal networks.
- Identify and cultivate prospective legacy donors, initiate planned giving conversations, design outreach newsletters and other materials, and work with leadership to strengthen long-term sustainability.
- Achieve fundraising targets set in collaboration with the Director of Advancement.
- Track and report progress toward individual and team fundraising goals, adjusting strategies as needed.
- Provide major donors with regular updates on the impact of their gifts, including detailed reports and personalized communications.
- Maintain comprehensive records of donor interactions and contributions in the organization’s database.
- Collaborate with the Advancement team, program staff, and senior leadership to align fundraising with organizational priorities and programmatic needs.
- Participate in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns, providing expertise on major donor engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
