Senior Major Gift Officer

The Center For Discovery•Hurleyville, NY

54d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A newly created position, the Senior Major Gift Officer (SMGO) is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors to advance TCFD's mission. This individual will build and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, drive new relationship development, and grow the organization's philanthropic pipeline in alignment with institutional priorities. As a key ambassador of TCFD—a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, education, and research for individuals with complex conditions—The SMGO will connect visionary donors to life-changing opportunities for impact. This position is part of The Center's Strategic Outreach & Partnership Office (SOAP). In addition to managing a robust portfolio, the SMGO will play a vital role in strengthening and expanding TCFD's overall development programs, including support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and planned giving efforts. The SMGO reports to the Center's Vice President of Development and collaborates closely with colleagues across development, marketing and communications, and events to advance the organization's fundraising goals. This is a highly visible role and an opportunity to elevate the organization's public profile and ability to help people with complex disabilities to live their lives to the fullest. The SMGO will accept the challenge to raise significant funds in uncertain times and to expand the base of support over time. He/she/they will join the dedicated team of a nationally recognized organization that serves children and adults from across New York State and beyond. This position offers location flexibility, with offices in both Sullivan County, NY, and New York City, as well as the option to work remotely. The selected candidate should be prepared to spend time on campus in Sullivan County to engage with staff, experience the mission firsthand, and host donor tours, as well as in New York City to meet with donors, partners, and prospects, and to attend events.

Requirements

7-10 years of progressive experience in major gifts fundraising or development.
Proven record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and family foundations.
Demonstrated ability to identify, initiate, and build relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
Clearly demonstrated understanding of large, high-profile, complex not-for-profit settings.
A genuine connection to the TCFD mission.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in working with diverse teams.
Comfortable representing The Center for Discovery at donor meetings, community gatherings, and public or special events.
Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with strong initiative, persistence, and follow-through.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with high expectations.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to TCFD's Sullivan County campuses, as well as to New York City and other locations for donor cultivation and special events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, education, disability services, or related fields is preferred.
Experience working with a sophisticated donor base; familiarity with the New York City area philanthropic community.

Responsibilities

Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors to advance TCFD's mission.
Build and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects.
Drive new relationship development.
Grow the organization's philanthropic pipeline in alignment with institutional priorities.
Connect visionary donors to life-changing opportunities for impact.
Strengthening and expanding TCFD's overall development programs, including support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and planned giving efforts.
Collaborates closely with colleagues across development, marketing and communications, and events to advance the organization's fundraising goals.
Elevate the organization's public profile and ability to help people with complex disabilities to live their lives to the fullest.
Raise significant funds in uncertain times and to expand the base of support over time.
Engage with staff, experience the mission firsthand, and host donor tours.
Meet with donors, partners, and prospects, and to attend events.