Major Gifts & Community Engagement Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Donor Cultivation & Major Gifts
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of individual major donors ($5,000+).
• Develop personalized strategies to move donors through the giving pipeline by conducting at least 30-40 face-to-face meetings, site visits, and presentations each year.
• Work with the Development Director to align major gift efforts with overall fundraising strategy.
• Stewardship & Recognition
• Ensure the highest standards of stewardship, including timely acknowledgments, personalized impact reporting, and meaningful donor recognition.
• With administrative support, ensure all donor and engagement data is accurately tracked in DonorPerfect.
• Collaborate with the development team to coordinate campaign recognition efforts and ensure a consistent donor experience across giving levels.
• Events & Sponsorships
• Aid in sponsorship identification and solicitations.
• Lead donor engagement efforts during events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Seven plus years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development required.
• Proven track record of cultivating and securing major gifts from individuals and/or corporations.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident public speaker.
• Self-starter, results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) preferred.
• Willingness to travel throughout Southern Maryland and Anne Arundel County, including occasional evenings/weekends for events.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
• Possesses the ability to pass the criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (PHYSICAL DEMANDS)

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Usual office working conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The position requires working within the community settings, and the office environment.
• The ability to travel throughout Southern Maryland and Anne Arundel County is required.
• Some evening or weekend hours may be necessary for events and workshops.