Major Gifts Officer

Our client is looking for a skilled Major Gifts Officer to join our team in achieving our fundraising and planned giving program objectives. As our Major Gifts Officer you will design, develop, and implement our gift program. You’ll be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing gift prospects, as well as identifying new prospects. Our ideal candidate will have at least five years of gift/planned giving experience, preferably in the non-profit field.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing queries, reports, and merge files for mailings, email, donor annual reports and events.
• Maintaining accurate and complete information on all constituents – giving, donor communication.
• Using best practices for entering gift information and generating acknowledgment letters.
• Preparing ongoing revenue and analysis reports for executive management, board, finance team, fundraising team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years professional experience in data management and front line fundraising
• Meets commitments and deadlines on a consistent and timely basis with infrequent unplanned absences.
• Demonstrates good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on time and on budget.